Councillor Michaela Jane Horncastle

Family and Children's Services Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Thursday, 5th March, 2026 10.00 am

The Family and Children's Services Overview and Scrutiny Committee of Northumberland Council met on Thursday, 5 March 2026, to discuss the Early Help Annual Report 2025, the Annual Representations Report 2024/25, and the School Organisation Plan 2025-2030. The committee also reviewed its forward plan and work programme.

Castle Morpeth Community Partnership - Thursday, 26th February, 2026 6.00 pm

The Castle Morpeth Community Partnership and the North Northumberland Community Partnership held a joint meeting on Thursday, 26 February 2026. The meeting was scheduled to include discussions on local traffic concerns in Longhirst and Ponteland, as well as the promotion of Northumberland as a tourist destination.

County Council - Wednesday, 18th February, 2026 2.00 pm

The County Council of Northumberland Council met on Wednesday 18 February 2026 to discuss a range of significant financial and operational matters. Key topics included the Council's budget for 2026-27, the medium-term financial plan, and the appointment of key senior officers.

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.