Councillor Jeff Watson
Email: jeffrey.watson@northumberland.gov.uk
Council: Northumberland
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
70 meetings · Page 1 of 14
Staff and Appointments Committee - Wednesday, 16th April, 2025 2.00 pm
This meeting of the Staff and Appointments Committee was scheduled to address the confirmation of interim appointments within the Northumberland Fire and Rescue Service (NFRS). The agenda also included standard items such as apologies for absence, disclosure of members' interests, and confirmation of the minutes from the previous meeting.
Health and Well-being Board - Thursday, 10th April, 2025 10.00 am
The Northumberland Health and Well-being Board met to discuss the annual update of the Joint Health and Wellbeing Strategy, focusing on the 'Building Blocks of a Good Life' theme, and to review the 0-19 Growing Healthy Northumberland Summary Report. The board noted and commented on the progress against the actions within the Joint Health and Wellbeing Strategy and received assurance that the 0-19 Growing Healthy Service delivers a high-quality service to children, young people, and families in Northumberland. The Board also reviewed its forward plan for the 2024/25 council year.
Cabinet - Tuesday, 8th April, 2025 10.00 am
Northumberland County Council's cabinet met on 8 April 2025, and approved an updated risk management strategy, adopted the Northumberland Local Cycling and Walking Infrastructure Plans (LCWIPs), and endorsed the Outline Business Case (OBC) for the Richard Stannard House Conversion. The cabinet also approved a number of amendments to the capital programme.
North Northumberland Local Area Committee - Thursday, 27th March, 2025 6.00 pm
Decisions from Meetings
17 decisions · Page 3 of 4
Summary of New Capital Proposals considered by Officer Capital Strategy Group
From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 12th November, 2024 10.00 am - November 12, 2024
...to approve amendments to the Capital Programme, including funding for highway improvements in Cramlington, structural works at Woodhorn Museum, additional grants for the Great Northumberland Forest, rapid charger installations at Stakeford Depot, electric vehicle charging infrastructure replacement, Amble HUSK bungalows, and public toilet refurbishments in Haltwhistle and Amble.
Recommendations Approved
HIGHWAY DRAINAGE MAINTENANCE ACTION PLAN
From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 8th October, 2024 10.00 am - October 08, 2024
...to approve a roughly £1.07 million, 18-week intensive program of highway drainage maintenance using external contractors, funded from the Council's Severe Weather Reserve, to address damage and mitigate future flooding risks.
Recommendations Approved
Proposal for a New Approach to the Delivery, Regulation and Strategic Support of Events within Northumberland
From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 17th September, 2024 10.00 am - September 17, 2024
...to endorse a new approach to event delivery, regulation, and strategic support, including the creation of a Safety Advisory Group, a Safer Events Working Group, and a Strategic Events Fund, while also outlining the process for funding national commemorations and celebrations.
Recommendations Approved
Northumbria Road Safety Partnership Agreement
From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 17th September, 2024 10.00 am - September 17, 2024
...to improve road safety across the Northumbria Police area, the Cabinet approved entering a new partnership agreement with Tyne and Wear local authorities, Northumbria Police, and the Police and Crime Commissioner for Northumbria, superseding the existing Northumbria Safer Roads Initiative, and authorized the Executive Director of Place and Regeneration to execute necessary documentation, including cancelling outstanding invoices between Northumbria Police and local authority members, and agreed to an annual road safety meeting for transport portfolio holders.
Recommendations Approved
Summary of New Capital Proposals considered by Officer Capital Strategy Group
From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 17th September, 2024 10.00 am - September 17, 2024
...to support capital projects, the Cabinet approved £0.508 million for operational installations at the Energising Blyth Culture Venue, reallocating funds from the Energising Blyth Acquisition/Delivery Costs project, and delegated authority to the Executive Director of Place and Regeneration to contract for refurbishment works at Prudhoe Waterworld within the existing budget.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 70
Average per Month: 4.7
Decisions Recorded: 17