Alison Elsdon

Cabinet - Tuesday, 6th October, 2026 10.00 am

Cabinet - Tuesday, 8th September, 2026 10.00 am

Cabinet - Tuesday, 7 July 2026 - 10.00 am

The Cabinet of Northumberland Council met on Tuesday 7 July 2026, approving several key financial and infrastructure projects. Decisions included the disposal of the former Hexham Middle School site for redevelopment, an increased budget for the A193 Seafront Active Travel Scheme, and the formalisation of specialist support bases at three primary schools.

Cabinet - Tuesday, 9th June, 2026 10.00 am

The Cabinet of Northumberland Council met on Tuesday 9 June 2026. Key decisions included noting progress on the Corporate Performance Report, authorising the publication of notices for the appropriation of land for the Blyth Relief Road, agreeing to use the Strategic Management Reserve for specialist advice for Advance Northumberland Limited, and approving several financial measures for the 2025-26 provisional out-turn. Cabinet also approved new capital expenditure proposals for Holywell Village First School and the Residential Homes for Children Programme, and for the Hartford Bridge Travellers Site Kitchen Refurbishment project. They noted the report on the Integrated Sexual Health Service for Northumberland and authorised the Executive Director of Public Health to proceed with commissioning and procurement. Cabinet noted progress on the delivery of Sustainable Visitor Economy Growth and endorsed the refreshed Northumberland Destination Management Plan and its Action Plan. Finally, Cabinet noted progress on the Northumberland Food Strategy and endorsed the Northumberland County Council Food Action Plan and its governance arrangements, and approved recommendations in a confidential report regarding land acquisition in South East Northumberland.

Staff and Appointments Committee - Wednesday, 15th April, 2026 2.00 pm

The Staff and Appointments Committee of Northumberland Council was scheduled to meet on Wednesday, 15 April 2026. The primary item on the agenda was the appointment of a new Director of Digital and IT, following a selection process.