Jan Willis

Committee Officer

Cabinet - Tuesday, 14th October, 2025 10.00 am

The Northumberland County Council cabinet met to discuss a range of issues, including regeneration projects, employment initiatives, domestic abuse services, and council tax support. Key decisions included endorsing a plan for neighbourhood regeneration in Blyth, supporting local employer commitments, and approving amendments to the capital programme for infrastructure and cultural projects. The cabinet also authorised a consultation on potential changes to the council tax support scheme.

Committee Officer

Cabinet - Tuesday, 30th September, 2025 10.00 am

Here's a summary of the Northumberland Council Cabinet meeting held on 30 September 2025. The main item discussed was the Outline Business Case for the new school building for Berwick Academy, with the Cabinet approving the recommendations to progress with the project, including an increase in capital funding.

Committee Officer

Audit and Standards Committee - Wednesday, 24th September, 2025 10.15 am

The Audit and Standards Committee of Northumberland Council is scheduled to meet on Wednesday, 24 September 2025. The committee is expected to discuss the FPS Local Pension Board Annual Report, a review of external inspections in Adults and Children's Services, and the Annual Report from Audit Committee to Council. They will also be discussing member Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks and the register of interests.

Committee Officer

County Council - Wednesday, 10th September, 2025 3.00 pm

Northumberland County Council met on 10 September 2025, and agreed to increase the budget for the Northumberland Line project by £37.9 million, commence a county-wide Community Governance Review, and also discussed corporate performance and annual reports from cabinet members.

Committee Officer

Cabinet - Wednesday, 3rd September, 2025 9.00 am

At a meeting of the Northumberland County Council cabinet, several key decisions were made, including approving an amended constitution for the Standing Advisory Council for Religious Education (SACRE), increasing the budget for the Northumberland Line project by £28.77 million, and endorsing the Outline Business Case for the Portland Park Cinema and Restaurants project as part of the Ashington Regeneration Programme. The cabinet also discussed and approved updates on the financial restructuring of Advance Northumberland (AN Ltd) and the financial performance of the council for 2025-26.