Mark George Mather - Councillor for Northumberland (Wooler)

Councillor Mark George Mather

Conservative Wooler

Email: mark.mather@northumberland.gov.uk

Council: Northumberland

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Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

56 meetings · Page 1 of 12

Committee Committee Member

Cabinet - Tuesday, 9th December, 2025 10.00 am

The Northumberland County Council's cabinet convened to discuss and approve several key initiatives, including adopting the Northumberland Coast National Landscape Management Plan 2025-2030, implementing a new Housing Allocation Policy, and approving a revised Council Tax Support Scheme for 2026-27. They also reviewed the council's financial performance, new capital proposals, and corporate performance.

December 09, 2025
Committee Committee Member

Corporate Services and Economic Growth OSC - Wednesday, 3rd December, 2025 2.00 pm

The Corporate Services and Economic Growth Overview and Scrutiny Committee (OSC) met to consider a call-in request regarding the cabinet's decision on the use of the former Hexham Fire Station site. The committee was also scheduled to discuss urgent business, if any arose.

December 03, 2025
Committee Committee Member

North Northumberland Community Partnership - Thursday, 27th November, 2025 6.00 pm

Here is a summary of the scheduled discussions for the North Northumberland Community Partnership meeting. The meeting was scheduled to include a discussion of a petition requesting a 20mph speed limit in Thropton, as well as appointments to outside bodies. Councillors were also expected to have an informal discussion session on topics including dementia care in Berwick and the Berwick Academy Build.

November 27, 2025
Committee Committee Member

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 Committee Member

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.

November 05, 2025

Decisions from Meetings

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Approval of The Council Tax Support Scheme 2026-27

From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 9th December, 2025 10.00 am - December 09, 2025

... to implement a new income banded/grid scheme for working age applicants with effect from 1 April 2026 in order to improve support for the lowest income families and reduce the administrative burden caused by Universal Credit.

Recommendations Approved (subject to call-in)

Financial Performance 2025-26 - Position at the end of September 2025

From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 9th December, 2025 10.00 am - December 09, 2025

... the Cabinet of Northumberland approved the re-profiling of £67.451 million from the 2025-26 Capital Programme to 2026-27 and noted the projected overspend on services and the HRA budget, supplementary estimates, delivery of approved savings, use of contingency and reserves, and virements.

For Determination

Education, SEND & Skill Annual Report for Academic Year 2024-25

From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 9th December, 2025 10.00 am - December 09, 2025

...to note the Education, SEND & Skill Annual Report for the Academic Year 2024-25, acknowledging the achievements, support provided, and alignment of the Directorate's functions with the council's plans, while ensuring scrutiny and challenge from Members.

Recommendations Approved (subject to call-in)

Summary of New Capital Proposals considered by Capital Strategy Group

From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 11th November, 2025 9.30 am - November 11, 2025

...to amend the capital programme, the Cabinet approved spending and reallocation of funds for several projects, including acquiring mineral rights under the former Hexham Middle School site, supporting the Borderlands Inclusive Growth Deal with projects in Penrith and Alnwick, undertaking structural work at Tynedale House, and addressing essential maintenance across the Northumberland Fire and Rescue Service estate.

Recommendations Approved

Urgent Business - Use of Former Hexham FIre Station Site

From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 11th November, 2025 9.30 am - November 11, 2025

...to address urgent operational needs and secure value for money, the Cabinet confirmed the former Hexham Fire Station site for depot expansion, agreed to continue discussions with Sir Antony Gormley regarding an art store and gallery at an alternative location, and requested the Leader to urgently discuss these opportunities with him.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 56

Average per Month: 2.4

Decisions Recorded: 34