Geoff Durham
Council: Newcastle-under-Lyme
Committees:
Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
145 meetings · Page 1 of 29
Planning Committee - Thursday, 28th May, 2026 7.00 pm
Annual Council Meeting, Council - Wednesday, 20th May, 2026 7.00 pm
Public Protection Sub-Committee - Wednesday, 13th May, 2026 1.30 pm
Licensing & Public Protection Committee - Wednesday, 29th April, 2026 7.00 pm
Planning Committee - Tuesday, 28th April, 2026 7.00 pm
Decisions from Meetings
155 decisions · Page 4 of 31
BOROUGH TREE PLANTING STRATEGY (PHASE 7) AND UPDATE ON PROTECTION OF GREEN SPACE
From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 13th January, 2026 1.00 pm - January 13, 2026
...Phase 7 of the Borough Tree Planting Strategy was approved for immediate implementation, with new planting sites designated as Carbon Capture Areas, and the Service Director – Neighbourhood Delivery authorised to seek quotations and accept external funding for the project.
Recommendations Approved
FUTURE DELIVERY OF FINANCIAL WELL-BEING AND DEBT ADVICE SERVICE
From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 13th January, 2026 1.00 pm - January 13, 2026
...approved the re-procurement of the Financial Well-being and Debt Advice Service, authorised the Portfolio Holder to award the contract, and extended the current contract for six months to cover the procurement period.
Recommendations Approved
WALLEYS QUARRY UPDATE
From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 13th January, 2026 1.00 pm - January 13, 2026
...the contents of the update report on Walleys Quarry be received and noted.
Recommendations Approved
SUPPORT FOR DRAFT STAFFORDSHIRE LOCAL NATURE RECOVERY STRATEGY
From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 13th January, 2026 1.00 pm - January 13, 2026
...confirmed support for the draft Staffordshire Local Nature Recovery Strategy and adopted a model for its delivery within Newcastle-under-Lyme.
Recommendations Approved
DRAFT REVENUE AND CAPITAL BUDGETS AND STRATEGIES 2026/27
From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 13th January, 2026 1.00 pm - January 13, 2026
...the Cabinet noted progress on draft revenue and capital budgets and strategies for 2026/27, including the updated Medium Term Financial Strategy, a proposed 1.99% Council Tax increase, and various draft strategies for capital, treasury management, investment, and commercial activities, before referring the budget and Council Tax proposals for comment.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 145
Average per Month: 5.8
Decisions Recorded: 155