Peter Lovatt - Councillor for Newcastle upon Tyne ( Fawdon and West Gosforth)

Councillor Peter Lovatt

 Liberal Democrat  Fawdon and West Gosforth  Deputy Leader of the Liberal Democrat Group

Email: peter.lovatt@newcastle.gov.uk

Council: Newcastle upon Tyne

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: Constitutional Committee (Committee Member) Corporate Parent Advisory Committee (Committee Member) City Council (Committee Member) Economy, Jobs and Skills Scrutiny Committee (Committee Member) Corporate Scrutiny Committee (Committee Member) Cabinet (Observer) Safe Newcastle Board (Observer) Fawdon and West Gosforth Ward Committee (Committee Member)

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Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

34 meetings · Page 1 of 7

Cabinet Observer

Business, Cabinet - Monday 20th April, 2026 6.00 pm

April 20, 2026, 6:00 pm
Corporate Parent Advisory Committee Committee Member

Corporate Parent Advisory Committee - Thursday 26th March, 2026 5.30 pm

March 26, 2026, 5:30 pm
Safe Newcastle Board Observer

Safe Newcastle Board - Monday 23rd March, 2026 2.30 pm

March 23, 2026, 2:30 pm
Cabinet Observer

Business, Cabinet - Monday 16th March, 2026 6.00 pm

March 16, 2026, 6:00 pm
Fawdon and West Gosforth Ward Committee Committee Member

Fawdon and West Gosforth Ward Committee - Thursday 12th March, 2026 6.00 pm

March 12, 2026, 6:00 pm

Decisions from Meetings

68 decisions · Page 4 of 14

Opt-in to Fleet Framework

From: Business (Budget), Cabinet - Monday 16th February, 2026 6.00 pm - February 16, 2026

This report seeks approval to formally opt into the following Regional Framework Agreement, TPPLPSBUS01 - CSKL & TPPL Bus Framework, so it can be utilised for the Council’s various Fleet requirements. NEPO (Northeast Procurement Organisation) & TPPL (The Procurement Partnership Limited) have led the procurement exercises on behalf of its Member Authorities.

Recommendations Approved

Place Strategy

From: Business (Budget), Cabinet - Monday 16th February, 2026 6.00 pm - February 16, 2026

...agreed to the Council's place shaping strategy, Building Communities not just houses – A Place Shaping Strategy for Newcastle (2026-2036) .

Recommendations Approved

Newcastle Homelessness and Rough Sleeping Strategy 2025-2030

From: Business (Budget), Cabinet - Monday 16th February, 2026 6.00 pm - February 16, 2026

...approved the Newcastle Homelessness and Rough Sleeping Strategy 2025-2030 and delegated authority for its implementation and monitoring to the Director of Housing and Communities.

Recommendations Approved

Medium-term financial plan for 2026-27 to 2028-29

From: Business (Budget), Cabinet - Monday 16th February, 2026 6.00 pm - February 16, 2026

...agreed to recommend the medium-term financial planning for 2026-27 to 2028-29 to the meeting of City Council on 4 March to approve the 2026-27 revenue and capital budget, endorse the budget proposals for 2026-27, approve a core Council Tax increase of 2.99% and use the additional income generated to avoid further service reductions, and approve the application of the government's 2% Council Tax precept for adult social care.

Recommendations Approved

Property Licensing Designation Byker and High Cross September 2026 - 2031

From: Business (Budget), Cabinet - Monday 16th February, 2026 6.00 pm - February 16, 2026

... designated the Byker and High Cross areas for a selective property licensing scheme for five years, commencing September 30, 2026, and authorized its implementation.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 34

Average per Month: 3.4

Decisions Recorded: 68