Councillor Gordon Stewart

Firefighters' Pension Scheme Local Pension Board - Tuesday, 21st October, 2025 11.30 am

The Firefighters' Pension Scheme Local Pension Board met to discuss a monitoring report, a letter from the Scheme Advisory Board (SAB), and the Local Pension Board Risk Register. Also on the agenda was the Pension Dashboard Programme, the Pensions Regulator's General Code of Practice, and pension scheme eligibility. The meeting was scheduled to be held at the Northumberland Fire & Rescue Service Headquarters in Cramlington.

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.

Strategic Planning Committee - Tuesday, 7th October, 2025 4.00 pm

Here is a summary of the agenda for the Strategic Planning Committee meeting on 7 October 2025.

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.

Communities and Place OSC - Wednesday, 24th September, 2025 2.00 pm

The Communities and Place Overview and Scrutiny Committee are scheduled to meet to discuss the Northumberland Fire and Rescue Service Annual Performance Report 2025-26, and the Food & Feed, Safety & Standards Service Plan 2025/26. The committee will also be asked to consider its work programme for the 2025/26 council year. Also on the agenda is noting the schedule of decisions made by the cabinet since the last meeting, together with the latest Forward Plan of key decisions.