Councillor Colin William Horncastle
Email: Colin.Horncastle@northumberland.gov.uk
Council: Northumberland
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
64 meetings · Page 1 of 13
Cabinet - Tuesday, 10th February, 2026 10.00 am
Tynedale Community Partnership - Tuesday, 27th January, 2026 5.00 pm
The Tynedale Community Partnership meeting was scheduled to cover a range of community matters, including policing updates, appointments to outside bodies, and a discussion on road safety in Ovingham. The meeting also included an informal session to discuss initiatives for healthy high streets and active travel.
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.
Communities and Place OSC - Wednesday, 17th December, 2025 2.00 pm
The Communities and Place Overview and Scrutiny Committee (OSC) was scheduled to meet to discuss the Infrastructure Funding Statement, and to consider their work programme for the coming year. Councillor David Lee Bawn was scheduled to chair the meeting, with Councillor Angie Scott as vice-chair.
Decisions from Meetings
51 decisions · Page 9 of 11
BEST Next Phase of Ways of Working Developments
From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 14th January, 2025 10.00 am - January 14, 2025
Recommendations Approved
Setting the Dedicated Schools Grant (DSG) 2025-26
From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 14th January, 2025 10.00 am - January 14, 2025
...to approve the continuing implementation of the National Funding Formula for 2025/26, the transfer of up to 1% of funding from the Schools' Block to the High Needs Block, and the delegation of final formula values and transfer decisions to the Executive Director for Children, Young People and Education in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Inspiring Young People.
Recommendations Approved
Q1 & Q2 Corporate Performance Report
From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 10th December, 2024 10.00 am - December 10, 2024
...to note the progress against the Corporate Plan Priorities as summarised in the Q1 & Q2 Corporate Performance Report.
Recommendations Approved
Summary of New Capital Proposals considered by Officer Capital Strategy Group
From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 12th November, 2024 10.00 am - November 12, 2024
...to approve amendments to the Capital Programme, including funding for highway improvements in Cramlington, structural works at Woodhorn Museum, additional grants for the Great Northumberland Forest, rapid charger installations at Stakeford Depot, electric vehicle charging infrastructure replacement, Amble HUSK bungalows, and public toilet refurbishments in Haltwhistle and Amble.
Recommendations Approved
Funded by UK Government Active Travel Schemes (Hexham to Corbridge and Bedlington)
From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 12th November, 2024 10.00 am - November 12, 2024
...to note progress, approve route alignments, endorse the development of a Compulsory Purchase Order (CPO) process, delegate authority for project delivery and land acquisition, acknowledge the phased approach, and approve in principle the use of compulsory purchase powers for the Hexham to Corbridge Active Travel Scheme.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 64
Average per Month: 2.6
Decisions Recorded: 51