Neil Masson
Council: Northumberland
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
29 meetings · Page 1 of 6
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.
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.
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.
Cabinet - Tuesday, 14th October, 2025 10.00 am
The Northumberland County Council cabinet met to discuss a range of issues, including regeneration projects, employment initiatives, domestic abuse services, and council tax support. Key decisions included endorsing a plan for neighbourhood regeneration in Blyth, supporting local employer commitments, and approving amendments to the capital programme for infrastructure and cultural projects. The cabinet also authorised a consultation on potential changes to the council tax support scheme.
South East Planning Committee - Monday, 13th October, 2025 4.00 pm
The South East Planning Committee met to discuss planning applications and a Section 106 agreement update. Councillors voted to approve the change of use of a property on Regent Street in Blyth from supported living accommodation to a single dwelling, despite concerns raised by a local councillor. The committee also approved the erection of a single-storey retail unit in Bedlington, following a debate about its potential impact.
Decisions from Meetings
51 decisions · Page 10 of 11
HIGHWAY DRAINAGE MAINTENANCE ACTION PLAN
From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 8th October, 2024 10.00 am - October 08, 2024
...to approve a roughly £1.07 million, 18-week intensive program of highway drainage maintenance using external contractors, funded from the Council's Severe Weather Reserve, to address damage and mitigate future flooding risks.
Recommendations Approved
Northumbria Road Safety Partnership Agreement
From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 17th September, 2024 10.00 am - September 17, 2024
...to improve road safety across the Northumbria Police area, the Cabinet approved entering a new partnership agreement with Tyne and Wear local authorities, Northumbria Police, and the Police and Crime Commissioner for Northumbria, superseding the existing Northumbria Safer Roads Initiative, and authorized the Executive Director of Place and Regeneration to execute necessary documentation, including cancelling outstanding invoices between Northumbria Police and local authority members, and agreed to an annual road safety meeting for transport portfolio holders.
Recommendations Approved
Northumberland Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Licensing Policy
From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 17th September, 2024 10.00 am - September 17, 2024
...to ensure public safety and support economic growth, the Cabinet approved the Northumberland Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Licensing Policy, delegating authority for non-material changes to the Chief Fire Officer and Director of Public Protection in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Looking after our Communities.
Recommendations Approved
Summary of New Capital Proposals considered by Officer Capital Strategy Group
From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 17th September, 2024 10.00 am - September 17, 2024
...to support capital projects, the Cabinet approved £0.508 million for operational installations at the Energising Blyth Culture Venue, reallocating funds from the Energising Blyth Acquisition/Delivery Costs project, and delegated authority to the Executive Director of Place and Regeneration to contract for refurbishment works at Prudhoe Waterworld within the existing budget.
Recommendations Approved
Proposal for a New Approach to the Delivery, Regulation and Strategic Support of Events within Northumberland
From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 17th September, 2024 10.00 am - September 17, 2024
...to endorse a new approach to event delivery, regulation, and strategic support, including the creation of a Safety Advisory Group, a Safer Events Working Group, and a Strategic Events Fund, while also outlining the process for funding national commemorations and celebrations.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 29
Average per Month: 1.3
Decisions Recorded: 51