Karon Hadfield
Council: Northumberland
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
12 meetings · Page 1 of 3
Cabinet - Tuesday, 10th March, 2026 10.00 am
The Cabinet of Northumberland Council met on Tuesday, 10 March 2026, to discuss a range of significant issues including the Borderlands Energy Programme Funding, the Northumberland Economic Strategy and Investment Framework, and the Council's financial performance. Other key topics on the agenda included the sale of former school sites, biodiversity planning, the Local Transport Plan, and the Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000 (RIPA) policy.
Cabinet - Tuesday, 10th February, 2026 10.00 am
The Cabinet of Northumberland Council met on Tuesday 10 February 2026 to discuss a range of important financial and service-related matters. Key topics included the proposed Budget for 2026-27 and the Medium-Term Financial Plan for 2026-2029, alongside updates to Revenues and Benefits policies. The meeting also covered proposals for the redesign of Libraries and Customer Services, the redevelopment of Foundry House for complex care services, and school admission arrangements for the 2027/28 academic year.
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.
Decisions from Meetings
34 decisions · Page 4 of 7
Integrated Domestic Abuse Services for Northumberland – Permission to Tender and Award Contracts
From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 14th October, 2025 10.00 am - October 14, 2025
...to procure and award contracts for an Integrated Domestic Abuse Service for Northumberland, with an initial two-year term and an option for a two-year extension, at an estimated cost of £3,488,000, authorizing the Executive Director of Children, Young People and Education and Director of Children’s Services to manage the process.
For Determination
Integrated Health and Work approach in Northumberland
From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 14th October, 2025 10.00 am - October 14, 2025
...to integrate health and employment funding and support services, the Cabinet endorsed the approach outlined in the report, authorized relevant executives to enter into agreements for the delivery of Connect to Work, Local Supported Employment, the Economic Inactivity Trailblazer, and the Health and Growth Accelerator programmes, and agreed to establish the Integrated Health and Work programme with its associated financial profile.
For Determination
Summary of New Capital Proposals considered by Officer Capital Strategy Group
From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 14th October, 2025 10.00 am - October 14, 2025
...to amend the capital programme by delegating authority to the Chief Executive to enter into a contract for a flood warning system, approving the adoption and refurbishment of the Eden Hill Railway Bridge, and contributing to the restoration of the Woodhorn Narrow Gauge Railway.
For Determination
Energising Blyth: Plan for Neighbourhoods
From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 14th October, 2025 10.00 am - October 14, 2025
...to support the Energising Blyth Programme, the Cabinet agreed to participate in the UK Government's Plan for Neighbourhoods initiative, endorsing the Blyth 10 Year Regeneration Plan and 4 Year Investment Plan, accepting £19.537m in funding, adding £14.936m to the Capital Programme and £4.599m to the revenue budget, and agreeing to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding with the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government.
For Determination
Outline Business Case for the New School Building for Berwick Academy
From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 30th September, 2025 10.00 am - September 30, 2025
...to approve the Outline Business Case for providing new school buildings for Berwick Academy, including a revised capital funding allocation of £64.066 million and the commencement of procurement using a Design and Build strategy, with the aim of having the new school operational by September 2028.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 12
Average per Month: 1.0
Decisions Recorded: 34