Lynsey McVay

County Council Officer

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.

Health and Well-being Board Committee Member

Health and Well-being Board - Thursday, 13th November, 2025 10.00 am

The Health and Well-being Board were scheduled to meet to discuss community mental health transformation work, receive an update on the Public Mental Health Strategy, and discuss the forward plan for future meetings. The board was also scheduled to receive an update from Citizens Advice.

County Council Officer

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.

Firefighters' Pension Scheme Local Pension Board Officer

Firefighters' Pension Scheme Local Pension Board - Tuesday, 21st October, 2025 11.30 am

The Firefighters' Pension Scheme Local Pension Board met to discuss a monitoring report, a letter from the Scheme Advisory Board (SAB), and the Local Pension Board Risk Register. Also on the agenda was the Pension Dashboard Programme, the Pensions Regulator's General Code of Practice, and pension scheme eligibility. The meeting was scheduled to be held at the Northumberland Fire & Rescue Service Headquarters in Cramlington.

Health and Well-being Board Committee Member

Health and Well-being Board - Thursday, 9th October, 2025 10.00 am

The Northumberland Council Health and Well-being Board met to discuss changes to its membership and terms of reference, and to review the Northumberland Alcohol Strategy (2025 – 2030). The board was also scheduled to review its forward plan.