Colin William Horncastle - Councillor for Northumberland ( South Tynedale)

Councillor Colin William Horncastle

 Conservative  South Tynedale

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 2 of 12

Committee Committee Member

Cabinet - Tuesday, 30th September, 2025 10.00 am

Here's a summary of the Northumberland Council Cabinet meeting held on 30 September 2025. The main item discussed was the Outline Business Case for the new school building for Berwick Academy, with the Cabinet approving the recommendations to progress with the project, including an increase in capital funding.

September 30, 2025
Committee Committee Member

Tynedale Community Partnership - Tuesday, 16th September, 2025 6.00 pm

Here is a summary of the items scheduled for discussion at the Tynedale Community Partnership meeting. The meeting was scheduled to include a presentation on Prudhoe Community High School, and an interactive session on the council's budget and corporate plan. Councillors were also expected to discuss a community governance review and appointments to outside bodies.

September 16, 2025
Committee Committee Member

County Council - Wednesday, 10th September, 2025 3.00 pm

Northumberland County Council met on 10 September 2025, and agreed to increase the budget for the Northumberland Line project by £37.9 million, commence a county-wide Community Governance Review, and also discussed corporate performance and annual reports from cabinet members.

September 10, 2025
Committee Committee Member

Cabinet - Wednesday, 3rd September, 2025 9.00 am

At a meeting of the Northumberland County Council cabinet, several key decisions were made, including approving an amended constitution for the Standing Advisory Council for Religious Education (SACRE), increasing the budget for the Northumberland Line project by £28.77 million, and endorsing the Outline Business Case for the Portland Park Cinema and Restaurants project as part of the Ashington Regeneration Programme. The cabinet also discussed and approved updates on the financial restructuring of Advance Northumberland (AN Ltd) and the financial performance of the council for 2025-26.

September 03, 2025
Committee Committee Member

Cabinet - Tuesday, 8th July, 2025 10.00 am

The Cabinet at Northumberland County Council were scheduled to discuss the Q3 & Q4 Corporate Performance, the Northumberland Local Plan Evaluation Report, and the Financial Performance for 2024-25, among other items. They were also scheduled to discuss new capital proposals and corporate risk management. Some of the information relating to corporate risk management was expected to be discussed in private.

July 08, 2025

Decisions from Meetings

43 decisions · Page 1 of 9

Urgent Business - Use of Former Hexham FIre Station Site

From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 11th November, 2025 9.30 am - November 11, 2025

...to address urgent operational needs and secure value for money, the Cabinet confirmed the former Hexham Fire Station site for depot expansion, agreed to continue discussions with Sir Antony Gormley regarding an art store and gallery at an alternative location, and requested the Leader to urgently discuss these opportunities with him.

Recommendations Approved

Market Testing Arrangements - Sale of Renewable Electricity from the Integrated Waste Management Contract EfW for 2026/27

From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 11th November, 2025 9.30 am - November 11, 2025

...to authorize the Council’s Waste PFI Contractor (Suez) to sell electricity generated at the Line 3 (EfW) during 2026/27 via online energy auction, delegating authority to the Executive Director of Place and Regeneration to set and amend the reserve price and negotiate with bidders to maximize income for the Council.

Recommendations Approved

Summary of New Capital Proposals considered by Capital Strategy Group

From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 11th November, 2025 9.30 am - November 11, 2025

...to amend the capital programme, the Cabinet approved spending and reallocation of funds for several projects, including acquiring mineral rights under the former Hexham Middle School site, supporting the Borderlands Inclusive Growth Deal with projects in Penrith and Alnwick, undertaking structural work at Tynedale House, and addressing essential maintenance across the Northumberland Fire and Rescue Service estate.

Recommendations Approved

Future of kerbside recycling collections under Simpler Recycling

From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 11th November, 2025 9.30 am - November 11, 2025

...to approve Option 3a, involving separate collection of fibre (paper, card, cardboard) in a black bin with a burgundy lid, as the preferred method for expanded household recycling collections to comply with Simpler Recycling requirements, noting a challenging implementation timeframe of October 2026 and delegating authority for contract amendments.

Recommendations Approved

Summary of New Capital Proposals considered by Officer Capital Strategy Group

From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 14th October, 2025 10.00 am - October 14, 2025

...to amend the capital programme by delegating authority to the Chief Executive to enter into a contract for a flood warning system, approving the adoption and refurbishment of the Eden Hill Railway Bridge, and contributing to the restoration of the Woodhorn Narrow Gauge Railway.

For Determination

Summary

Meetings Attended: 60

Average per Month: 2.6

Decisions Recorded: 43