Councillor Colin Ferguson
Email: colin.ferguson@newcastle.gov.uk
Council: Newcastle upon Tyne
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
30 meetings · Page 1 of 6
City Council - Wednesday 4th March, 2026 6.00 pm
Corporate Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday 3rd March, 2026 3.00 pm
Joint meeting with Audit & Standards, Constitutional Committee - Monday 23rd February, 2026 4.00 pm
Decisions from Meetings
66 decisions · Page 1 of 14
Rent and Service Charges
From: Business (Budget), Cabinet - Monday 16th February, 2026 6.00 pm - February 16, 2026
...increase council housing rents and service charges by 4.8%, freeze garage rents, and increase the heating infrastructure charge in line with rents, all effective from April 1st, 2026, while also approving the updated Rent Setting Policy.
Recommendations Approved
Scrutiny Response to 2026/27 Budget and MTFP
From: Business (Budget), Cabinet - Monday 16th February, 2026 6.00 pm - February 16, 2026
... considered the comments and concerns of scrutiny on the draft budget for 2026-27 and the draft medium-term financial plan and took them into account in finalising the budget recommendations to be submitted to City Council, while also noting that scrutiny will maintain oversight of the budget process.
Recommendations Approved
Medium-term financial plan for 2026-27 to 2028-29
From: Business (Budget), Cabinet - Monday 16th February, 2026 6.00 pm - February 16, 2026
...agreed to recommend the medium-term financial planning for 2026-27 to 2028-29 to the meeting of City Council on 4 March to approve the 2026-27 revenue and capital budget, endorse the budget proposals for 2026-27, approve a core Council Tax increase of 2.99% and use the additional income generated to avoid further service reductions, and approve the application of the government's 2% Council Tax precept for adult social care.
Recommendations Approved
‘Pride in Place’ funding for Newcastle upon Tyne
From: Business (Budget), Cabinet - Monday 16th February, 2026 6.00 pm - February 16, 2026
...accepted government funding to regenerate Elswick (South) and Walker (North) with up to £20 million per area, and £1.5 million for a blended investment fund across three themes.
Recommendations Approved
Ouseburn Way Investment Plan
From: Business (Budget), Cabinet - Monday 16th February, 2026 6.00 pm - February 16, 2026
...approved an investment plan for the Ouseburn Way project, endorsing the Improvement Strategy and Vision as primary guidance for development in the catchment area, and agreeing for the Council to lead on sustainable travel and connectivity aspects.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 30
Average per Month: 3.0
Decisions Recorded: 66