Helen Paterson
Council: Northumberland
Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
65 meetings · Page 1 of 13
County Council - Wednesday, 6th May, 2026 3.00 pm
The County Council of Northumberland will convene on Wednesday, 6 May 2026, to discuss a range of matters including the establishment of new committees, the appointment of council leadership, and the review of annual reports. The meeting's agenda includes the election of a Chair and Deputy Chair for the ensuing year, the establishment of a dedicated Housing Overview and Scrutiny Committee, and the appointment of members to various committees and outside bodies.
Decisions from Meetings
48 decisions · Page 3 of 10
Summary of New Capital Proposals considered by Capital Strategy Group
From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 11th November, 2025 9.30 am - November 11, 2025
...to amend the capital programme, the Cabinet approved spending and reallocation of funds for several projects, including acquiring mineral rights under the former Hexham Middle School site, supporting the Borderlands Inclusive Growth Deal with projects in Penrith and Alnwick, undertaking structural work at Tynedale House, and addressing essential maintenance across the Northumberland Fire and Rescue Service estate.
Recommendations Approved
Berwick Maltings Theatre: Business Case and Cashflow Reprofiling of Borderlands Funding
From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 14th October, 2025 10.00 am - October 14, 2025
...to progress the Berwick Maltings Theatre redevelopment, the Cabinet delegated authority to submit the Full Business Case, accept £25.5 million in Borderlands funding, enter into contracts, allocated an additional £500,000, authorised expenditure of up to £6,883,201 for improvement works, and requested full Council approval for a £4,045,786 capital funding allocation to temporarily cashflow the Borderlands funding, as well as additions to the 2026-27 Capital Programme.
For Determination
The Northumberland County Councils contribution to Northumberland's Local Employer Commitment Northumberland Lo
From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 14th October, 2025 10.00 am - October 14, 2025
...to support Northumberland's Local Employer Commitment, the Cabinet noted the council's contribution, agreed to report its contents to the County Partnership, and will receive annual updates from the Chief Executive.
For Determination
Summary of New Capital Proposals considered by Officer Capital Strategy Group
From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 14th October, 2025 10.00 am - October 14, 2025
...to amend the capital programme by delegating authority to the Chief Executive to enter into a contract for a flood warning system, approving the adoption and refurbishment of the Eden Hill Railway Bridge, and contributing to the restoration of the Woodhorn Narrow Gauge Railway.
For Determination
Energising Blyth: Plan for Neighbourhoods
From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 14th October, 2025 10.00 am - October 14, 2025
...to support the Energising Blyth Programme, the Cabinet agreed to participate in the UK Government's Plan for Neighbourhoods initiative, endorsing the Blyth 10 Year Regeneration Plan and 4 Year Investment Plan, accepting £19.537m in funding, adding £14.936m to the Capital Programme and £4.599m to the revenue budget, and agreeing to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding with the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government.
For Determination
Summary
Meetings Attended: 65
Average per Month: 2.2
Decisions Recorded: 48 Not all decisions are recorded, so this may significantly underestimate the number of decisions actually made.