Teresa Bird
Council: Newcastle upon Tyne
Committees:
Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
10 meetings · Page 1 of 2
Children, Families and Communities Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday 17th March, 2026 5.00 pm
Business (Budget), Cabinet - Monday 16th February, 2026 6.00 pm
Children, Families and Communities Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday 10th February, 2026 5.00 pm
Decisions from Meetings
66 decisions · Page 2 of 14
Education Other Than at School (EOTAS) Policy Update
From: Business (Budget), Cabinet - Monday 16th February, 2026 6.00 pm - February 16, 2026
...approved the updated Education Other Than at School (EOTAS) Policy, authorising the implementation of revised procedures, quality standards, and new roles to ensure effective and equitable educational provision for children and young people with Education, Health and Care Plans who cannot attend school.
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
‘Pride in Place’ funding for Newcastle upon Tyne
From: Business (Budget), Cabinet - Monday 16th February, 2026 6.00 pm - February 16, 2026
...accepted government funding to regenerate Elswick (South) and Walker (North) with up to £20 million per area, and £1.5 million for a blended investment fund across three themes.
Recommendations Approved
Scrutiny Response to 2026/27 Budget and MTFP
From: Business (Budget), Cabinet - Monday 16th February, 2026 6.00 pm - February 16, 2026
... considered the comments and concerns of scrutiny on the draft budget for 2026-27 and the draft medium-term financial plan and took them into account in finalising the budget recommendations to be submitted to City Council, while also noting that scrutiny will maintain oversight of the budget process.
Recommendations Approved
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
Summary
Meetings Attended: 10
Average per Month: 1.3
Decisions Recorded: 66