Councillor John Victor Allen

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.

Ashington & Blyth Community Partnership - Wednesday, 19th November, 2025 6.00 pm

The Ashington & Blyth Community Partnership met to discuss sports development, regeneration projects, and a number of other local issues. The meeting was scheduled to include presentations on sports development in Ashington and Newbiggin, as well as the Blyth Celebrates and Animating Ashington projects. Councillors were also asked to nominate members for appointment to outside bodies.

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.

Licensing Committee - Wednesday, 22nd October, 2025 2.00 pm

The Licensing Committee of Northumberland County Council met to discuss a refresh of their licensing policies under the Gambling Act 2005 and the Licensing Act 2003. The meeting also included a quarterly activity update, and a discussion of the date of the next meeting.

Licensing & Regulatory Committee - Wednesday, 22nd October, 2025 1.30 pm

The Licensing and Regulatory Committee of Northumberland County Council was scheduled to meet on 22 October 2025. The agenda included discussion of the Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Licensing Policy, and a quarterly activity update.