Councillor Guy Renner-Thompson
Email: guy.renner-thompson@northumberland.gov.uk
Council: Northumberland
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
134 meetings · Page 5 of 27
Staff and Appointments Committee - Wednesday, 4th February, 2026 2.00 pm
The Staff and Appointments Committee of Northumberland Council was scheduled to meet on Wednesday, 4 February 2026, to discuss key senior appointments. The agenda included the appointment of a new Chief Fire Officer and an Executive Director of Resources and Transformation (s151 Officer).
Corporate Services and Economic Growth OSC - Monday, 2nd February, 2026 10.00 am
The Corporate Services and Economic Growth Overview and Scrutiny Committee (OSC) of Northumberland Council was scheduled to discuss the council's budget for the upcoming financial year and the medium-term financial plan. The committee was also set to review the work programme for the Corporate Services and Economic Growth OSC for the 2025-26 council year.
North Planning Committee - Thursday, 22nd January, 2026 2.00 pm
The North Planning Committee of Northumberland Council was scheduled to consider two planning applications and receive an update on Section 106 agreements. The meeting agenda included a report on the determination of planning applications, a specific application for a change of use and extension to form a hotel in Bamburgh, and another application for a change of use of a dwellinghouse to a residential institution in Lucker.
Health and Well-being Board - Thursday, 22nd January, 2026 10.00 am
The Health and Well-being Board of Northumberland Council met on Thursday, 22 January 2026, to discuss a range of public health matters. Key topics included an update on health protection, strategies for tobacco control, and the use of Health Impact Assessments in planning applications. The Board also received reports on safeguarding children and adults, and reviewed its forward plan.
Schools' Forum - Wednesday, 21st January, 2026 9.30 am
The Schools' Forum of Northumberland Council met on Wednesday, 21 January 2026, to discuss the allocation of the Dedicated Schools Grant (DSG) for the 2026/27 academic year. The meeting also covered proposals for de-delegating funding for specific services and reviewed the council's work programme and future meeting dates.
Decisions from Meetings
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Financial Performance 2025-26 - Position at the end of September 2025
From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 9th December, 2025 10.00 am - December 09, 2025
... the Cabinet of Northumberland approved the re-profiling of £67.451 million from the 2025-26 Capital Programme to 2026-27 and noted the projected overspend on services and the HRA budget, supplementary estimates, delivery of approved savings, use of contingency and reserves, and virements.
For Determination
Approval of The Council Tax Support Scheme 2026-27
From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 9th December, 2025 10.00 am - December 09, 2025
... to implement a new income banded/grid scheme for working age applicants with effect from 1 April 2026 in order to improve support for the lowest income families and reduce the administrative burden caused by Universal Credit.
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
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
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
Meetings Attended: 134
Average per Month: 4.8
Decisions Recorded: 51