Councillor Mark George Mather

The Cabinet approved and adopted the Housing Enforcement Policy, Civil Penalty Policy, Mandatory HMO Licensing Conditions, and Selective Licensing Conditions on 12 May 2026. These policies are intended to improve housing standards for tenants by providing tools to deal with landlords who do not meet legal obligations.

The Cabinet decided to approve the Northumberland Food Action Plan and its proposed governance arrangements on 9 June 2026. The decision included noting progress on promoting Northumberland's local food story through Taste of Northumberland and endorsing the Food Action Plan and its governance approach.

The Cabinet of Northumberland Council on 12 May 2026 approved nominations to outside bodies. The decision appointed councillors to various organisations including ANEC Limited, the County Councils Network, and the LGA.

The Cabinet of Northumberland Council decided on 07/04/2026 to approve the Outline Business Case for the Wansbeck Square Gateway project and delegate authority for Full Business Case approval to the Executive Director of Place and Regeneration. They also approved a total budget of £7,017,306 for the project and an additional allocation of £745,747 for the Portland Park Cinema and Restaurants project. The Cabinet agreed to amend the Capital Programme to create specific project budgets for both projects.