Karen Kilgour - Councillor for Newcastle upon Tyne ( West Fenham)

Councillor Karen Kilgour

 Labour Party  West Fenham  Leader of the Council

Email: karen.kilgour@newcastle.gov.uk

Council: Newcastle upon Tyne

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: Constitutional Committee (Committee Member) Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Authority (Vice-Chair) City Council (Committee Member) West Fenham Ward Committee (Committee Member) Health and Wellbeing Board (Chair) Cabinet (Chair)

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Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

27 meetings · Page 1 of 6

Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Authority Vice-Chair

Meeting of the Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Policy & Performance Committee, Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Authority - Friday 19th December, 2025 10.30 am

December 19, 2025
Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Authority Vice-Chair

Meeting of the Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Governance Committee, Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Authority - Tuesday 16th December, 2025 10.30 am

December 16, 2025
Cabinet Chair

Business, Cabinet - Monday 15th December, 2025 6.00 pm

December 15, 2025
Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Authority Vice-Chair

Meeting of the Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Appointments Committee, Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Authority - Friday 12th December, 2025 1.00 pm

December 12, 2025
Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Authority Vice-Chair

Meeting of the Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Authority, Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Authority - Thursday 11th December, 2025 10.30 am

December 11, 2025

Decisions from Meetings

54 decisions · Page 7 of 11

009172 - NEPO302 - Gas Framework

From: Business, Cabinet - Monday 15th September, 2025 6.00 pm - September 15, 2025

This report seeks approval to opt into the new iteration of the NEPO302 Gas Framework and award a contract to the sole supplier on this single lot framework.   The Framework Agreement includes NEPO trading gas on a fully flexible basis from the wholesale market and the subsequent supply of gas to the NEPO Portfolio. It includes a Meter Asset Manager service and subsequent Automatic Meter Reading services, as well as provisions for assisting Contracting Authorities to reduce gas consumption and support their energy efficiency aims.   The contract duration will commence on 1 April 2026 for a period of 72 months until 31 March 2032.

Recommendations Approved

Urban Core regeneration

From: Business, Cabinet - Monday 15th September, 2025 6.00 pm - September 15, 2025

...the Cabinet approved a regeneration framework for the Urban Core, including the Forth Yard Vision Supplementary Planning Document, and delegated authority for further consultation and environmental assessments to support the strategic regeneration of the area.

Recommendations Approved

Planning - Planning Advisory Service Independent Peer Review

From: Business, Cabinet - Monday 15th September, 2025 6.00 pm - September 15, 2025

...to note the Planning Advisory Service Peer Challenge report and approve its publication, and to publish the Action Plan responding to its recommendations, ensuring transparency through regular updates.

Recommendations Approved

Housing Complaints: Annual report and self-assessment

From: Business, Cabinet - Monday 15th September, 2025 6.00 pm - September 15, 2025

...to review and approve the 2024-25 self-assessment of compliance with the Housing Ombudsman’s Complaints Handling Code, including identified actions for improvement, and to approve the publication of the Cabinet's response alongside the self-assessment and annual report on the website.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 27

Average per Month: 4.5

Decisions Recorded: 54