Helen Paterson
Council: Northumberland
Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
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Staff and Appointments Committee - Wednesday, 15th April, 2026 2.00 pm
The Staff and Appointments Committee of Northumberland Council met on Wednesday, 15 April 2026. The primary item on the agenda was the appointment of a new Director of Digital and IT, with a confidential appendix containing the preferred candidate's details.
Cabinet - Tuesday, 7 April 2026 - 10.00 am
The Cabinet of Northumberland Council met on Tuesday 7 April 2026 to discuss a range of significant proposals, including plans for the Blyth Relief Road, the regeneration of Ashington town centre, and the development of the Energy Central Institute. The meeting also covered updates on the New Northumberland Local Plan, new capital project proposals, and the formalisation of Specialist Support Bases in primary schools.
Staff and Appointments Committee - Monday, 30th March, 2026 2.30 pm
The Staff and Appointments Committee of Northumberland Council was scheduled to meet on Monday, 30 March 2026. The primary item on the agenda was the appointment of a Deputy Chief Fire Officer, with a report detailing the selection process and a recommendation for a preferred candidate.
County Council - Wednesday, 18 March 2026 - 2.00 pm
The County Council meeting scheduled for 18 March 2026 was set to discuss the council's future direction, financial plans, and operational structures. Key items on the agenda included the approval of a new Corporate Plan for 2026-2030, the adoption of the annual budget and medium-term financial plan, and proposals for senior management restructuring.
Cabinet - Tuesday, 10th March, 2026 10.00 am
The Cabinet of Northumberland Council met on Tuesday, 10 March 2026, to discuss a range of significant issues including the Borderlands Energy Programme Funding, the Northumberland Economic Strategy and Investment Framework, and the Council's financial performance. Other key topics on the agenda included the sale of former school sites, biodiversity planning, the Local Transport Plan, and the Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000 (RIPA) policy.
Decisions from Meetings
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Borderlands Place Programme: Bailiffgate Museum at Northumberland Hall
From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 9th December, 2025 10.00 am - December 09, 2025
...to endorse the Community Asset Transfer and Lease of Northumberland Hall in Alnwick to Bailiffgate Museum & Gallery, delegating authority to the Executive Director of Place and Regeneration to approve the transfer and lease, subject to subsidy control compliance, to facilitate the museum's relocation and the hall's restoration as part of the Borderlands Place Programme.
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
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 of New Capital Proposals considered by Capital Strategy Group
From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 9th December, 2025 10.00 am - December 09, 2025
...to approve spending and reallocate funds from the Property Stewardship Fund for the replacement of Allenheads Public Toilets' sewer and septic tank, and for the full replacement of boilers at County Hall.
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
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.