Councillor Isabel Hunter

County Council - Wednesday, 14th January, 2026 2.00 pm

The Northumberland County Council meeting scheduled for 14 January 2026 was set to cover a range of important local government matters. Key discussions were expected to include the annual safeguarding update, portfolio reports on public safety and adults' services and health, and interim reports from overview and scrutiny committees. The council was also scheduled to consider the approval of the Council Tax Support Scheme for 2026-27, the setting of the Council Tax Base for the same year, and the appointment of Independent Persons to standards committees.

Staff and Appointments Committee - Monday, 12th January, 2026 11.00 am

The Staff and Appointments Committee of Northumberland County Council met on Monday, 12 January 2026, to discuss and approve changes to senior management positions and to note the council's Pay Policy Statement for 2026/27. Key decisions included the creation of a new Director of Business Operations role, renaming of two existing director roles, and the deletion of a vacant director post, all aimed at streamlining operations and improving efficiency as part of the Ways of Working model.

Health and Wellbeing OSC - Tuesday, 6th January, 2026 1.00 pm

The Health and Wellbeing Overview and Scrutiny Committee (OSC) meeting was scheduled to cover a range of important topics, including an update on safeguarding efforts, the provision of dentistry services, and the progress of the Heart of Blyth project. The committee was also set to review its work programme and forward plan.

Staff and Appointments Committee - Wednesday, 3rd December, 2025 2.00 pm

North Northumberland Community Partnership - Thursday, 27th November, 2025 6.00 pm

Here is a summary of the scheduled discussions for the North Northumberland Community Partnership meeting. The meeting was scheduled to include a discussion of a petition requesting a 20mph speed limit in Thropton, as well as appointments to outside bodies. Councillors were also expected to have an informal discussion session on topics including dementia care in Berwick and the Berwick Academy Build.