Councillor Mark Morris

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.

Family and Children's Services Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Thursday, 8th January, 2026 10.00 am

The Family and Children's Services Overview and Scrutiny Committee met on Thursday, 8 January 2026, to review reports on the education of post-16 residents, cared-for children, and care leavers, as well as progress on the installation of sprinkler systems in schools. The committee also considered the Forward Plan and the work programme for the committee.

Health and Wellbeing OSC - Tuesday, 6th January, 2026 1.00 pm

The Health and Wellbeing Overview and Scrutiny Committee (OSC) meeting was scheduled to cover a range of important topics, including an update on safeguarding efforts, the provision of dentistry services, and the progress of the Heart of Blyth project. The committee was also set to review its work programme and forward plan.

Licensing Hearing - Thursday, 11th December, 2025 2.00 pm

The Northumberland Council Licensing Hearing was scheduled to convene to address a single application for a premises licence. The hearing was also scheduled to include the election of a chair and disclosure of member's interests. Councillor Scott Amery, Councillor Trevor Cessford, Councillor Barry Elliott, and Councillor Alan Smith were scheduled to be in attendance.

Cramlington, Bedlington & Seaton Valley Community Partnership - Wednesday, 3rd December, 2025 5.00 pm

The Cramlington, Bedlington & Seaton Valley Community Partnership were scheduled to meet to discuss updates on the Concordia Leisure Centre, the Community Chest, and the Bedlington Town Centre regeneration. Councillors were also expected to nominate an appointee to the Beaconhill Community Association. Additionally, the Partnership was scheduled to discuss the Destination Management Plan.