Audrey Kingham
Council: Northumberland
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
24 meetings · Page 1 of 5
County Council - Wednesday, 14th January, 2026 2.00 pm
The Northumberland County Council meeting scheduled for 14 January 2026 was set to cover a range of important local government matters. Key discussions were expected to include the annual safeguarding update, portfolio reports on public safety and adults' services and health, and interim reports from overview and scrutiny committees. The council was also scheduled to consider the approval of the Council Tax Support Scheme for 2026-27, the setting of the Council Tax Base for the same year, and the appointment of Independent Persons to standards committees.
Cabinet - Tuesday, 13th January, 2026 10.00 am
The Cabinet meeting of Northumberland Council was scheduled to discuss the council's Corporate Plan for 2026-2030, the budget for 2026-27, and the 30-year business plan for the Housing Revenue Account. Other key items included the notification of estimated collection fund balances for Council Tax and Business Rates, an update on corporate risk management, and proposed amendments to the capital programme.
Family and Children's Services Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Thursday, 8th January, 2026 10.00 am
The Family and Children's Services Overview and Scrutiny Committee met on Thursday, 8 January 2026, to review reports on the education of post-16 residents, cared-for children, and care leavers, as well as progress on the installation of sprinkler systems in schools. The committee also considered the Forward Plan and the work programme for the committee.
Cabinet - Tuesday, 9th December, 2025 10.00 am
The Northumberland County Council's cabinet convened to discuss and approve several key initiatives, including adopting the Northumberland Coast National Landscape Management Plan 2025-2030, implementing a new Housing Allocation Policy, and approving a revised Council Tax Support Scheme for 2026-27. They also reviewed the council's financial performance, new capital proposals, and corporate performance.
Decisions from Meetings
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Financial Performance 2025-26 - Position at the end of June 2025
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 3rd September, 2025 9.00 am - September 03, 2025
...the re-profiling of £70.073 million in the Capital Programme from 2025-26 to 2026-27 was approved, and the projected overspend on services of £7.507 million and on the HRA budget of £1.011 million were noted, along with supplementary estimates, delivery of approved savings, use of contingency and reserves, virements, and details of capital project re-profiling.
Recommendations Approved
Extra Care Housing - Procurement of Care & Support contracts
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 3rd September, 2025 9.00 am - September 03, 2025
...to improve care for vulnerable residents, the Cabinet approved the commencement of procurement for an Open Framework of support services to be delivered within Extra Care housing schemes across Northumberland, delegating authority to the Executive Director of Adults, Aging and Wellbeing to award contracts.
Recommendations Approved
Food & Feed, Safety & Standards Service Plan 2025/26
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 3rd September, 2025 9.00 am - September 03, 2025
... to approve the Food and Feed: Safety and Standards Service Plan for 2025-26, outlining the council's regulatory activities to ensure food and animal feed safety and standards in Northumberland.
Recommendations Approved
Blyth Extra Care Facility
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 3rd September, 2025 9.00 am - September 03, 2025
...to approve a capital budget of up to £10.83m from the Levelling Up Deep Dive Housing Renewal Fund for an Extra Care Facility at Delaval Terrace in Blyth, and to delegate authority for procuring a Registered Provider to build and operate the facility.
Recommendations Approved
Northumberland Local Plan Evaluation Report
From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 8th July, 2025 10.00 am - July 08, 2025
... Cabinet approved the Northumberland Local Plan Evaluation Report and agreed to commence work towards a new Local Plan, delegating authority for early public notification, participation, and formal commencement to the Executive Director of Place and Regeneration and the relevant portfolio holder, subject to awaited regulations and guidance.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 24
Average per Month: 1.0
Decisions Recorded: 34