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.
114 meetings · Page 3 of 23
Castle Morpeth Community Partnership - Thursday, 26th February, 2026 6.00 pm
The Castle Morpeth Community Partnership and the North Northumberland Community Partnership held a joint meeting on Thursday, 26 February 2026. The meeting was scheduled to include discussions on local traffic concerns in Longhirst and Ponteland, as well as the promotion of Northumberland as a tourist destination.
Schools' Forum - Wednesday, 25 February 2026 - 9.30 am
The Schools' Forum of Northumberland Council was scheduled to discuss the Dedicated Schools Grant (DSG) for the 2026/27 academic year, including proposed allocations across various blocks. The meeting was also set to review the work programme and meeting dates for the upcoming year.
County Council - Wednesday, 18th February, 2026 2.00 pm
The County Council of Northumberland Council met on Wednesday 18 February 2026 to discuss a range of significant financial and operational matters. Key topics included the Council's budget for 2026-27, the medium-term financial plan, and the appointment of key senior officers.
Cabinet - Tuesday, 10th February, 2026 10.00 am
The Cabinet of Northumberland Council met on Tuesday 10 February 2026 to discuss a range of important financial and service-related matters. Key topics included the proposed Budget for 2026-27 and the Medium-Term Financial Plan for 2026-2029, alongside updates to Revenues and Benefits policies. The meeting also covered proposals for the redesign of Libraries and Customer Services, the redevelopment of Foundry House for complex care services, and school admission arrangements for the 2027/28 academic year.
Staff and Appointments Committee - Wednesday, 4th February, 2026 2.00 pm
The Staff and Appointments Committee of Northumberland Council was scheduled to meet on Wednesday, 4 February 2026, to discuss key senior appointments. The agenda included the appointment of a new Chief Fire Officer and an Executive Director of Resources and Transformation (s151 Officer).
Decisions from Meetings
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Borderlands Place Programme: Bailiffgate Museum at Northumberland Hall
From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 9th December, 2025 10.00 am - December 09, 2025
...to endorse the Community Asset Transfer and Lease of Northumberland Hall in Alnwick to Bailiffgate Museum & Gallery, delegating authority to the Executive Director of Place and Regeneration to approve the transfer and lease, subject to subsidy control compliance, to facilitate the museum's relocation and the hall's restoration as part of the Borderlands Place Programme.
Recommendations Approved
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
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
Summary of New Capital Proposals considered by Capital Strategy Group
From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 9th December, 2025 10.00 am - December 09, 2025
...to approve spending and reallocate funds from the Property Stewardship Fund for the replacement of Allenheads Public Toilets' sewer and septic tank, and for the full replacement of boilers at County Hall.
Recommendations Approved
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
Summary
Meetings Attended: 114
Average per Month: 3.8
Decisions Recorded: 48 Not all decisions are recorded, so this may significantly underestimate the number of decisions actually made.