Councillor Alan Smith

Health and Well-being Board - Thursday, 13th November, 2025 10.00 am

The Health and Well-being Board were scheduled to meet to discuss community mental health transformation work, receive an update on the Public Mental Health Strategy, and discuss the forward plan for future meetings. The board was also scheduled to receive an update from Citizens Advice.

Health and Wellbeing OSC - Tuesday, 11th November, 2025 1.00 pm

The Health and Wellbeing Overview and Scrutiny Committee (OSC) was scheduled to meet to discuss patient services at Berwick Community Hospital, and to review the committee's work programme. The meeting was also scheduled to include a review of the minutes from recent Health & Wellbeing Board meetings, and the latest forward plan of key decisions made by the cabinet. Councillor T. Austin was scheduled to replace Councillor S. Simm on the Health and Wellbeing OSC for the coming year.

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.

Rights of Way Committee - Wednesday, 22nd October, 2025 10.00 am

The Rights of Way Committee for Northumberland County Council was scheduled to meet on Wednesday, 22 October 2025, to discuss a range of issues, including an application for village green status and several reviews of the definitive map and statement of public rights of way. The committee, including Councillor Alan Sharp as Chair and Councillor Martin Swinbank as Vice-Chair, was expected to convene at County Hall in Morpeth.

Licensing & Regulatory Committee - Wednesday, 22nd October, 2025 1.30 pm

The Licensing and Regulatory Committee of Northumberland County Council was scheduled to meet on 22 October 2025. The agenda included discussion of the Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Licensing Policy, and a quarterly activity update.