Councillor David Swinhoe

County Council - Wednesday, 8th July, 2026 3.00 pm

County Council - Wednesday, 6th May, 2026 3.00 pm

The County Council is scheduled to meet on Wednesday, 6 May 2026, to elect its Chair and Deputy Chair for the upcoming year, and to establish various committees and appoint members to them. The meeting will also review the annual timetable of meetings and consider nominations to outside bodies.

Strategic Planning Committee - Tuesday, 5th May, 2026 4.00 pm

The Strategic Planning Committee of Northumberland Council is scheduled to convene on Tuesday, 5 May 2026. The primary focus of the meeting will be the determination of planning applications, with a significant outline application for a large-scale employment, retail, and leisure development at West Hartford Business Park being a key item.

Rights of Way Committee - Wednesday, 22nd April, 2026 10.00 am

The Rights of Way Committee of Northumberland Council was scheduled to consider several applications concerning the status of public rights of way across the county. Key discussions were expected to focus on an application for village green status in Hexham and the review of definitive maps for alleged restricted byways and bridleways in various parishes.

Ashington & Blyth Community Partnership - Wednesday, 15th April, 2026 6.00 pm

The Ashington & Blyth Community Partnership meeting was scheduled to discuss new challenges and opportunities in planning, with a presentation from the Director of Housing and Planning. Other items on the agenda included public question time, consideration of petitions, and an informal community market place.