Councillor Martin Philip Swinbank

Strategic Planning Committee - Tuesday, 3rd February, 2026 4.00 pm

The Strategic Planning Committee of Northumberland Council is scheduled to meet on Tuesday 03 February 2026 to consider a range of planning applications and updates. Key items on the agenda include decisions on significant planning applications for mineral extraction and residential development, alongside an update on Section 106 agreements.

North Planning Committee - Thursday, 22nd January, 2026 2.00 pm

The North Planning Committee was scheduled to consider two planning applications, one for a change of use and extension to create a hotel in Bamburgh, and another for a change of use of a dwellinghouse to a residential institution in Lucker. The committee was also due to receive an update on Section 106 agreements.

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.

Rights of Way Committee - Wednesday, 17th December, 2025 10.00 am

The Rights of Way Committee is scheduled to convene to discuss several key issues, including a request from Newton-by-the-Sea Parish Council regarding a Commons Scheme, and reviews of the definitive map and statement of public rights of way for routes in Wallington, Alnwick, Tosson and Rothbury. The committee will consider evidence and submissions related to these routes to determine whether modifications to the definitive map are warranted.

Strategic Planning Committee - Tuesday, 2nd December, 2025 4.00 pm

The Strategic Planning Committee of Northumberland County Council was scheduled to meet on 2 December 2025 to discuss a reserved matters application for a data centre and receive an update on Section 106 agreements[^2]. The meeting was also scheduled to include agreement of the minutes from a previous meeting, and declarations of interest from any of the councillors.