Audrey Kingham

Family and Children's Services Overview and Scrutiny Committee Officer

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 met on Thursday, 8 January 2026, to review 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 also considered the Forward Plan and the work programme for the committee.

Cabinet Officer

Cabinet - Tuesday, 9th December, 2025 10.00 am

The Northumberland County Council's cabinet convened to discuss and approve several key initiatives, including adopting the Northumberland Coast National Landscape Management Plan 2025-2030, implementing a new Housing Allocation Policy, and approving a revised Council Tax Support Scheme for 2026-27. They also reviewed the council's financial performance, new capital proposals, and corporate performance.

Cabinet Officer

Cabinet - Tuesday, 11th November, 2025 9.30 am

The Cabinet of Northumberland Council met on Tuesday, 11 November 2025, approving several capital investment proposals and a new approach to kerbside recycling collections. Key decisions included the acquisition of mines and minerals rights under the former Hexham Middle School site, funding for projects in Penrith and Alnwick as part of the Borderlands Inclusive Growth Deal, structural works at Tynedale House, and essential maintenance for the Northumberland Fire and Rescue Service estate. The council also adopted a new kerbside recycling collection model to comply with the Simpler Recycling initiative.

Family and Children's Services Overview and Scrutiny Committee Officer

Family and Children's Services Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Thursday, 6th November, 2025 10.00 am

The Family and Children's Services Overview and Scrutiny Committee were scheduled to meet to discuss the Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) strategy, and to review progress on care proceedings and public law outlines. The committee was also scheduled to review decisions taken by the cabinet, and the committee's work programme.

County Council Officer

County Council - Wednesday, 5th November, 2025 2.00 pm

The agenda for Northumberland County Council's meeting on 5 November 2025 included discussion of the Berwick Maltings Theatre project, annual reports from several cabinet members, an annual report from the Audit Committee, an interim report from the Family and Children's Services Overview and Scrutiny Committee, and a review of polling districts and polling places. Councillors were also scheduled to discuss political proportionality on the council and proposed updates to the constitution.