Lesley Little

Family and Children's Services Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Thursday, 2nd July, 2026 10.00 am

The Family and Children's Services Overview and Scrutiny Committee of Northumberland Council met on Thursday 2 July 2026 to discuss the Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) and Alternative Provision (AP) Capacity and Place Planning Strategy, and the findings of a recent Area SEND inspection. The committee also reviewed its work programme and forward plan.

Castle Morpeth Community Partnership - Monday, 18 May 2026 - 6.00 pm

The Castle Morpeth Community Partnership met on Monday 18 May 2026 to discuss various community matters. The agenda included an informal discussion session with representatives from several organisations and a review of ongoing appointments to outside bodies.

Cabinet - Tuesday, 12 May 2026 - 10.00 am

The Cabinet of Northumberland Council met on Tuesday 12 May 2026, approving updates to the Borderlands Inclusive Growth Deal, including the appropriation of land at The Maltings Theatre in Berwick-upon-Tweed, and endorsing new policies for housing enforcement and civil penalties. The meeting also saw decisions made regarding the expansion of regional fostering services, the adoption of Adult Social Care commissioning plans, and amendments to the capital programme for school heating systems.

Family and Children's Services Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Thursday, 7 May 2026 - 10.00 am

The Family and Children's Services Overview and Scrutiny Committee of Northumberland Council was scheduled to discuss the annual report of the Children's Principal Social Worker, the Children's Social Care Annual Self-Evaluation for 2026, and an update on the Local Area SEND Reform Plan. The meeting's agenda also included a review of the Forward Plan and the committee's work programme.

Strategic Planning Committee - Tuesday, 5 May 2026 - 4.00 pm

The Strategic Planning Committee of Northumberland Council was scheduled to meet on Tuesday, 5 May 2026, to consider planning applications. The primary focus of the meeting was the determination of a significant outline planning application for a large-scale employment, research, battery storage, and training centre, along with ancillary facilities, at West Hartford Business Park.