Karon Hadfield

Council: Northumberland

Committees: (Secretary)

Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

7 meetings · Page 1 of 2

Committee Secretary

Cabinet - Tuesday, 9th December, 2025 10.00 am

Here is a summary of the upcoming Northumberland County Council cabinet meeting.

December 09, 2025
Committee Secretary

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 Secretary

Cabinet - Tuesday, 14th October, 2025 10.00 am

The Northumberland County Council cabinet met to discuss a range of issues, including regeneration projects, employment initiatives, domestic abuse services, and council tax support. Key decisions included endorsing a plan for neighbourhood regeneration in Blyth, supporting local employer commitments, and approving amendments to the capital programme for infrastructure and cultural projects. The cabinet also authorised a consultation on potential changes to the council tax support scheme.

October 14, 2025
Committee Secretary

Cabinet - Tuesday, 30th September, 2025 10.00 am

Here's a summary of the Northumberland Council Cabinet meeting held on 30 September 2025. The main item discussed was the Outline Business Case for the new school building for Berwick Academy, with the Cabinet approving the recommendations to progress with the project, including an increase in capital funding.

September 30, 2025
Committee Secretary

Cabinet - Wednesday, 3rd September, 2025 9.00 am

At a meeting of the Northumberland County Council cabinet, several key decisions were made, including approving an amended constitution for the Standing Advisory Council for Religious Education (SACRE), increasing the budget for the Northumberland Line project by £28.77 million, and endorsing the Outline Business Case for the Portland Park Cinema and Restaurants project as part of the Ashington Regeneration Programme. The cabinet also discussed and approved updates on the financial restructuring of Advance Northumberland (AN Ltd) and the financial performance of the council for 2025-26.

September 03, 2025

Decisions from Meetings

26 decisions · Page 5 of 6

Blyth Extra Care Facility

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 3rd September, 2025 9.00 am - September 03, 2025

...to approve a capital budget of up to £10.83m from the Levelling Up Deep Dive Housing Renewal Fund for an Extra Care Facility at Delaval Terrace in Blyth, and to delegate authority for procuring a Registered Provider to build and operate the facility.

Recommendations Approved

Northumberland Local Plan Evaluation Report

From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 8th July, 2025 10.00 am - July 08, 2025

... Cabinet approved the Northumberland Local Plan Evaluation Report and agreed to commence work towards a new Local Plan, delegating authority for early public notification, participation, and formal commencement to the Executive Director of Place and Regeneration and the relevant portfolio holder, subject to awaited regulations and guidance.

Recommendations Approved

Summary of New Capital Proposals considered by Officer Capital Strategy Group

From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 8th July, 2025 10.00 am - July 08, 2025

...to amend the capital programme, the Cabinet approved spending £0.027 million for ISO containers at the Seghill campus, £0.500 million for Concordia Leisure Centre roof replacement, £14.854 million for active travel schemes in Ashington and along the A193 seafront, and £0.272 million for enabling works at Northumberland Hall and concept designs for Alnwick Bus Station.

Recommendations Approved

Financial Performance 2024-25 - Final Outturn (subject to audit)

From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 8th July, 2025 10.00 am - July 08, 2025

...to reflect expenditure levels during the financial year, the Cabinet approved a net re-profiling of £67.286 million from the 2024-25 Capital Programme to the 2025-26 Programme, while also noting a net underspend of £0.177 million which was transferred to the Council’s Strategic Management Reserve.

Recommendations Approved

Corporate Risk Management

From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 8th July, 2025 10.00 am - July 08, 2025

...to agree to the contents of the Corporate Risk Management report, acknowledging the latest position of the County Council's corporate risks and risk management arrangements, and to present the report to the Audit Committee as a source of assurance.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 7

Average per Month: 1.0

Decisions Recorded: 26