Richard Watson Wearmouth - Councillor for Northumberland (Morpeth Kirkhill)

Councillor Richard Watson Wearmouth

Conservative Morpeth Kirkhill

Email: Richard.Wearmouth@northumberland.gov.uk

Council: Northumberland

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Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

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Committee Vice-Chair

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.

November 11, 2025
Committee Committee Member

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.

November 05, 2025
Committee Committee Member

Employment Appeals Committee - Tuesday, 21st October, 2025 10.00 am

This article provides a summary of the agenda for the Employment Appeals Committee meeting on 21 October 2025. The meeting was scheduled to include discussion of an employment matter, as well as a review of the minutes from a previous meeting. Councillors were also expected to declare any conflicts of interest.

October 21, 2025
Committee Committee Member

Northumberland Cycling, Walking and Wheeling Board - Thursday, 16th October, 2025 10.00 am

October 16, 2025
Committee Vice-Chair

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.

October 14, 2025

Decisions from Meetings

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Financial Performance 2025-26 - Position at the end of September 2025

From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 9th December, 2025 10.00 am - December 09, 2025

... the Cabinet of Northumberland approved the re-profiling of £67.451 million from the 2025-26 Capital Programme to 2026-27 and noted the projected overspend on services and the HRA budget, supplementary estimates, delivery of approved savings, use of contingency and reserves, and virements.

For Determination

Approval of The Council Tax Support Scheme 2026-27

From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 9th December, 2025 10.00 am - December 09, 2025

... to implement a new income banded/grid scheme for working age applicants with effect from 1 April 2026 in order to improve support for the lowest income families and reduce the administrative burden caused by Universal Credit.

Recommendations Approved (subject to call-in)

NORTHUMBERLAND COAST NATIONAL LANDSCAPE MANAGEMENT PLAN 2025-2030

From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 9th December, 2025 10.00 am - December 09, 2025

... the Cabinet of Northumberland adopted the draft Northumberland Coast National Landscape Management Plan 2025-30 for the Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

Recommendations Approved (subject to call-in)

NCC Housing Allocations Policy

From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 9th December, 2025 10.00 am - December 09, 2025

... the Cabinet agreed to adopt the proposed new Housing Allocation Policy, delegate approval of minor future changes to the Director of Housing and Planning, and have the Leader explain the policy's details and reasoning to Group Leaders.

Recommendations Approved (subject to call-in)

Q1/Q2 Corporate Performance Report

From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 9th December, 2025 10.00 am - December 09, 2025

...to note the progress made against the Council’s Corporate Plan priorities, as summarized in the Q1/Q2 Corporate Performance Report.

Recommendations Approved (subject to call-in)

Summary

Meetings Attended: 94

Average per Month: 4.1

Decisions Recorded: 51