Councillor Patricia Anne Mary Dale

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.

Staff and Appointments Committee - Monday, 12th January, 2026 11.00 am

The Staff and Appointments Committee of Northumberland County Council met on Monday, 12 January 2026, to discuss and approve changes to senior management positions and to note the council's Pay Policy Statement for 2026/27. Key decisions included the creation of a new Director of Business Operations role, renaming of two existing director roles, and the deletion of a vacant director post, all aimed at streamlining operations and improving efficiency as part of the Ways of Working model.

Communities and Place OSC - Wednesday, 17th December, 2025 2.00 pm

The Communities and Place Overview and Scrutiny Committee (OSC) was scheduled to meet to discuss the Infrastructure Funding Statement, and to consider their work programme for the coming year. Councillor David Lee Bawn was scheduled to chair the meeting, with Councillor Angie Scott as vice-chair.

West Planning Committee - Tuesday, 9th December, 2025 4.00 pm

Here is a summary of the scheduled discussions for the West Planning Committee meeting. The agenda included a planning application for residential development in Hexham, and a report on Section 106 agreements[^2].

Staff and Appointments Committee - Wednesday, 3rd December, 2025 2.00 pm