Audrey Kingham
Council: Northumberland
Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
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County Council - Wednesday, 18th February, 2026 2.00 pm
The County Council of Northumberland Council met on Wednesday 18 February 2026 to discuss a range of significant financial and operational matters. Key topics included the Council's budget for 2026-27, the medium-term financial plan, and the appointment of key senior officers.
Cabinet - Tuesday, 10th February, 2026 10.00 am
The Cabinet of Northumberland Council met on Tuesday 10 February 2026 to discuss a range of important financial and service-related matters. Key topics included the proposed Budget for 2026-27 and the Medium-Term Financial Plan for 2026-2029, alongside updates to Revenues and Benefits policies. The meeting also covered proposals for the redesign of Libraries and Customer Services, the redevelopment of Foundry House for complex care services, and school admission arrangements for the 2027/28 academic year.
County Council - Wednesday, 14th January, 2026 2.00 pm
The County Council of Northumberland Council met on Wednesday 14 January 2026 to discuss a range of important issues, including the annual safeguarding update, portfolio reports on public safety and adults' services and health, and the proposed changes to the Council Tax Support Scheme. The meeting also included discussions on setting the council tax base for the upcoming year and the appointment of independent persons.
Cabinet - Tuesday, 13th January, 2026 10.00 am
The Cabinet meeting of Northumberland Council was scheduled to discuss the council's Corporate Plan for 2026-2030, the budget for 2026-27, and the 30-year business plan for the Housing Revenue Account. Other key items included the notification of estimated collection fund balances for Council Tax and Business Rates, an update on corporate risk management, and proposed amendments to the capital programme.
Family and Children's Services Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Thursday, 8th January, 2026 10.00 am
The Family and Children's Services Overview and Scrutiny Committee of Northumberland Council was scheduled to discuss reports on the education of post-16 residents, cared-for children, and care leavers, as well as progress on the installation of sprinkler systems in schools. The committee was also due to review its work programme and the Cabinet's forward plan.
Decisions from Meetings
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Borderlands Place Programme: Bailiffgate Museum at Northumberland Hall
From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 9th December, 2025 10.00 am - December 09, 2025
...to endorse the Community Asset Transfer and Lease of Northumberland Hall in Alnwick to Bailiffgate Museum & Gallery, delegating authority to the Executive Director of Place and Regeneration to approve the transfer and lease, subject to subsidy control compliance, to facilitate the museum's relocation and the hall's restoration as part of the Borderlands Place Programme.
Recommendations Approved
NORTHUMBERLAND COAST NATIONAL LANDSCAPE MANAGEMENT PLAN 2025-2030
From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 9th December, 2025 10.00 am - December 09, 2025
... the Cabinet of Northumberland adopted the draft Northumberland Coast National Landscape Management Plan 2025-30 for the Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
Recommendations Approved
Q1/Q2 Corporate Performance Report
From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 9th December, 2025 10.00 am - December 09, 2025
...to note the progress made against the Council’s Corporate Plan priorities, as summarized in the Q1/Q2 Corporate Performance Report.
Recommendations Approved
Summary of New Capital Proposals considered by Capital Strategy Group
From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 9th December, 2025 10.00 am - December 09, 2025
...to approve spending and reallocate funds from the Property Stewardship Fund for the replacement of Allenheads Public Toilets' sewer and septic tank, and for the full replacement of boilers at County Hall.
Recommendations Approved
NCC Housing Allocations Policy
From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 9th December, 2025 10.00 am - December 09, 2025
... the Cabinet agreed to adopt the proposed new Housing Allocation Policy, delegate approval of minor future changes to the Director of Housing and Planning, and have the Leader explain the policy's details and reasoning to Group Leaders.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 35
Average per Month: 1.2
Decisions Recorded: 30 Not all decisions are recorded, so this may significantly underestimate the number of decisions actually made.