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.
60 meetings · Page 1 of 12
Communities and Place OSC - Wednesday, 17th December, 2025 2.00 pm
Cabinet - Tuesday, 9th December, 2025 10.00 am
The Northumberland County Council cabinet is scheduled to meet to discuss the council's financial performance, proposed changes to the council tax support scheme, and strategies for housing, education and environmental management.
Cabinet - Tuesday, 11th November, 2025 9.30 am
In a meeting of the Northumberland County Council cabinet, councillors approved a new kerbside recycling collection model, several amendments to the capital programme, and a sales strategy for renewable electricity. The cabinet also decided to progress with plans for depot expansion at the Tyne Mills Depot in Hexham, and to continue discussions with the artist Sir Antony Gormley about a potential art store and gallery in Hexham.
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.
Cabinet - Tuesday, 14th October, 2025 10.00 am
The Northumberland County Council cabinet met to discuss a range of issues, including regeneration projects, employment initiatives, domestic abuse services, and council tax support. Key decisions included endorsing a plan for neighbourhood regeneration in Blyth, supporting local employer commitments, and approving amendments to the capital programme for infrastructure and cultural projects. The cabinet also authorised a consultation on potential changes to the council tax support scheme.
Decisions from Meetings
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Northumbria Road Safety Partnership Agreement
From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 17th September, 2024 10.00 am - September 17, 2024
...to improve road safety across the Northumbria Police area, the Cabinet approved entering a new partnership agreement with Tyne and Wear local authorities, Northumbria Police, and the Police and Crime Commissioner for Northumbria, superseding the existing Northumbria Safer Roads Initiative, and authorized the Executive Director of Place and Regeneration to execute necessary documentation, including cancelling outstanding invoices between Northumbria Police and local authority members, and agreed to an annual road safety meeting for transport portfolio holders.
Recommendations Approved
Proposal for a New Approach to the Delivery, Regulation and Strategic Support of Events within Northumberland
From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 17th September, 2024 10.00 am - September 17, 2024
...to endorse a new approach to event delivery, regulation, and strategic support, including the creation of a Safety Advisory Group, a Safer Events Working Group, and a Strategic Events Fund, while also outlining the process for funding national commemorations and celebrations.
Recommendations Approved
The Market Sustainability and Improvement Fund 2024/25
From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 17th September, 2024 10.00 am - September 17, 2024
...to confirm the allocation of the Market Sustainability and Improvement Fund for 2024/25 as detailed in the report.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 60
Average per Month: 2.6
Decisions Recorded: 43