Rebecca Little

Committee Officer

North Northumberland Community Partnership - Thursday, 27th November, 2025 6.00 pm

Here is a summary of the scheduled discussions for the North Northumberland Community Partnership meeting. The meeting was scheduled to include a discussion of a petition requesting a 20mph speed limit in Thropton, as well as appointments to outside bodies. Councillors were also expected to have an informal discussion session on topics including dementia care in Berwick and the Berwick Academy Build.

Committee Secretary

Standing Advisory Council on Religious Education (SACRE) - Wednesday, 12th November, 2025 4.00 pm

The Northumberland Standing Advisory Council on Religious Education (SACRE) met on 12 November 2025, to discuss a range of issues including the election of a chair and vice-chair, a review of the council's constitution, and the upcoming Holocaust Memorial Day. Members were also scheduled to review and provide feedback on SACRE's annual report, and to create a development plan for 2025/26.

Committee Officer

Family and Children's Services Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Thursday, 6th November, 2025 10.00 am

The Family and Children's Services Overview and Scrutiny Committee were scheduled to meet to discuss the Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) strategy, and to review progress on care proceedings and public law outlines. The committee was also scheduled to review decisions taken by the cabinet, and the committee's work programme.

Committee Officer

North Planning Committee - Thursday, 23rd October, 2025 2.00 pm

Here is a summary of the scheduled discussions for the North Planning Committee meeting. The agenda included a discussion of planning applications, and a report on Section 106 agreements[^2].

Committee Officer

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.