John Robert Riddle - Councillor for Northumberland (Bellingham)

Councillor John Robert Riddle

Conservative Bellingham

Email: John.Riddle@northumberland.gov.uk

Council: Northumberland

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Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

62 meetings · Page 1 of 13

Committee Committee Member

Rights of Way Committee - Wednesday, 17th December, 2025 10.00 am

The Rights of Way Committee is scheduled to convene to discuss several key issues, including a request from Newton-by-the-Sea Parish Council regarding a Commons Scheme, and reviews of the definitive map and statement of public rights of way for routes in Wallington, Alnwick, Tosson and Rothbury. The committee will consider evidence and submissions related to these routes to determine whether modifications to the definitive map are warranted.

December 17, 2025
Committee Committee Member

Cabinet - Tuesday, 9th December, 2025 10.00 am

The Northumberland County Council's cabinet convened to discuss and approve several key initiatives, including adopting the Northumberland Coast National Landscape Management Plan 2025-2030, implementing a new Housing Allocation Policy, and approving a revised Council Tax Support Scheme for 2026-27. They also reviewed the council's financial performance, new capital proposals, and corporate performance.

December 09, 2025
Committee Guest

Communities and Place OSC - Wednesday, 26th November, 2025 2.00 pm

The Communities and Place Overview and Scrutiny Committee were scheduled to meet to discuss performance data from Places for People Leisure, and to receive an update on the UK Government's Simpler Recycling policy. They were also expected to consider their work programme for the 2025/26 council year. Councillor David Lee Bawn, Chair of the Committee was expected to chair the meeting.

November 26, 2025
Committee Committee Member

Cabinet - Tuesday, 11th November, 2025 9.30 am

In a meeting of the Northumberland County Council cabinet, councillors approved a new kerbside recycling collection model, several amendments to the capital programme, and a sales strategy for renewable electricity. The cabinet also decided to progress with plans for depot expansion at the Tyne Mills Depot in Hexham, and to continue discussions with the artist Sir Antony Gormley about a potential art store and gallery in Hexham.

November 11, 2025
Committee Committee Member

County Council - Wednesday, 5th November, 2025 2.00 pm

The agenda for Northumberland County Council's meeting on 5 November 2025 included discussion of the Berwick Maltings Theatre project, annual reports from several cabinet members, an annual report from the Audit Committee, an interim report from the Family and Children's Services Overview and Scrutiny Committee, and a review of polling districts and polling places. Councillors were also scheduled to discuss political proportionality on the council and proposed updates to the constitution.

November 05, 2025

Decisions from Meetings

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Financial Performance 2025-26 - Position at the end of September 2025

From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 9th December, 2025 10.00 am - December 09, 2025

... the Cabinet of Northumberland approved the re-profiling of £67.451 million from the 2025-26 Capital Programme to 2026-27 and noted the projected overspend on services and the HRA budget, supplementary estimates, delivery of approved savings, use of contingency and reserves, and virements.

For Determination

Approval of The Council Tax Support Scheme 2026-27

From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 9th December, 2025 10.00 am - December 09, 2025

... to implement a new income banded/grid scheme for working age applicants with effect from 1 April 2026 in order to improve support for the lowest income families and reduce the administrative burden caused by Universal Credit.

Recommendations Approved (subject to call-in)

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 (subject to call-in)

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 (subject to call-in)

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 (subject to call-in)

Summary

Meetings Attended: 62

Average per Month: 2.7

Decisions Recorded: 51