John Robert Riddle - Councillor for Northumberland (Bellingham)

Councillor John Robert Riddle

Conservative Bellingham

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Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

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Tynedale Community Partnership Committee Member

Tynedale Community Partnership - Tuesday, 27 January 2026 - 5.00 pm

The Tynedale Community Partnership meeting was scheduled to discuss policing and community safety, as well as consider appointments to outside bodies. An informal discussion session was also planned to cover topics such as Healthy High Streets and the Hexham to Corbridge Active Travel Corridor .

January 27, 2026, 5:00 pm
Employment Appeals Committee Committee Member

Employment Appeals Committee - Monday, 19th January, 2026 10.00 am

The Employment Appeals Committee of Northumberland County Council met on Monday, 19 January 2026. The meeting was scheduled to consider an employment matter in private.

January 19, 2026, 10:00 am
County Council Committee Member

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.

January 14, 2026, 2:00 pm
Cabinet Committee Member

Cabinet - Tuesday, 13th January, 2026 10.00 am

The Cabinet meeting of Northumberland Council was scheduled to discuss the council's Corporate Plan for 2026-2030, the budget for 2026-27, and the 30-year business plan for the Housing Revenue Account. Other key items included the notification of estimated collection fund balances for Council Tax and Business Rates, an update on corporate risk management, and proposed amendments to the capital programme.

January 13, 2026, 10:00 am
Rights of Way 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

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

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

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

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

Meetings Attended: 76

Average per Month: 2.7

Decisions Recorded: 51