Councillor Richard Watson Wearmouth
Email: Richard.Wearmouth@northumberland.gov.uk
Council: Northumberland
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
94 meetings · Page 1 of 19
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.
Staff and Appointments Committee - Wednesday, 3rd December, 2025 2.00 pm
Corporate Services and Economic Growth OSC - Wednesday, 3rd December, 2025 2.00 pm
The Corporate Services and Economic Growth Overview and Scrutiny Committee (OSC) met to consider a call-in request regarding the cabinet's decision on the use of the former Hexham Fire Station site. The committee was also scheduled to discuss urgent business, if any arose.
Castle Morpeth Community Partnership - Monday, 17th November, 2025 6.00 pm
Here is a summary of the scheduled discussions for the Castle Morpeth Community Partnership meeting. The meeting was scheduled to include a response to a petition regarding pedestrian safety in Longhirst, and a discussion on car parking issues in Ponteland. There was also an opportunity for the public to ask questions.
Schools' Forum - Wednesday, 12th November, 2025 9.30 am
The Northumberland County Council Schools' Forum met virtually on Wednesday, 12 November 2025, to discuss several key issues impacting education in the region. These included updates on the national funding formula, a review of special educational needs (SEN) data, and a consultation on school funding. The forum was also scheduled to discuss communications from the Department for Education (DfE) and other organisations regarding special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) reforms.
Decisions from Meetings
51 decisions · Page 3 of 11
Future of kerbside recycling collections under Simpler Recycling
From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 11th November, 2025 9.30 am - November 11, 2025
...to approve Option 3a, involving separate collection of fibre (paper, card, cardboard) in a black bin with a burgundy lid, as the preferred method for expanded household recycling collections to comply with Simpler Recycling requirements, noting a challenging implementation timeframe of October 2026 and delegating authority for contract amendments.
Recommendations Approved
Urgent Business - Use of Former Hexham FIre Station Site
From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 11th November, 2025 9.30 am - November 11, 2025
...to address urgent operational needs and secure value for money, the Cabinet confirmed the former Hexham Fire Station site for depot expansion, agreed to continue discussions with Sir Antony Gormley regarding an art store and gallery at an alternative location, and requested the Leader to urgently discuss these opportunities with him.
Recommendations Approved
The Northumberland County Councils contribution to Northumberland's Local Employer Commitment Northumberland Lo
From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 14th October, 2025 10.00 am - October 14, 2025
...to support Northumberland's Local Employer Commitment, the Cabinet noted the council's contribution, agreed to report its contents to the County Partnership, and will receive annual updates from the Chief Executive.
For Determination
Summary of New Capital Proposals considered by Officer Capital Strategy Group
From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 14th October, 2025 10.00 am - October 14, 2025
...to amend the capital programme by delegating authority to the Chief Executive to enter into a contract for a flood warning system, approving the adoption and refurbishment of the Eden Hill Railway Bridge, and contributing to the restoration of the Woodhorn Narrow Gauge Railway.
For Determination
REVIEW OF THE COUNCIL TAX SUPPORT SCHEME APRIL 2026
From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 14th October, 2025 10.00 am - October 14, 2025
... to authorize a public consultation on a new Council Tax Support Scheme for working-age applicants for 2026-27, based on a simplified banded system costing £14.3 million annually with a £1 million hardship fund, with a final draft to be presented to Cabinet on December 9, 2025, before Full Council approval.
For Determination
Summary
Meetings Attended: 94
Average per Month: 4.1
Decisions Recorded: 51