Councillor Guy Renner-Thompson
Email: guy.renner-thompson@northumberland.gov.uk
Council: Northumberland
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
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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.
Staff and Appointments Committee - Wednesday, 3rd December, 2025 2.00 pm
North Northumberland Community Partnership - Thursday, 27th November, 2025 6.00 pm
Here is a summary of the scheduled discussions for the North Northumberland Community Partnership meeting. The meeting was scheduled to include a discussion of a petition requesting a 20mph speed limit in Thropton, as well as appointments to outside bodies. Councillors were also expected to have an informal discussion session on topics including dementia care in Berwick and the Berwick Academy Build.
Health and Well-being Board - Thursday, 13th November, 2025 10.00 am
The Health and Well-being Board were scheduled to meet to discuss community mental health transformation work, receive an update on the Public Mental Health Strategy, and discuss the forward plan for future meetings. The board was also scheduled to receive an update from Citizens Advice.
Schools' Forum - Wednesday, 12th November, 2025 9.30 am
The Northumberland County Council Schools' Forum met virtually on Wednesday, 12 November 2025, to discuss several key issues impacting education in the region. These included updates on the national funding formula, a review of special educational needs (SEN) data, and a consultation on school funding. The forum was also scheduled to discuss communications from the Department for Education (DfE) and other organisations regarding special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) reforms.
Decisions from Meetings
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Integrated Health and Work approach in Northumberland
From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 14th October, 2025 10.00 am - October 14, 2025
...to integrate health and employment funding and support services, the Cabinet endorsed the approach outlined in the report, authorized relevant executives to enter into agreements for the delivery of Connect to Work, Local Supported Employment, the Economic Inactivity Trailblazer, and the Health and Growth Accelerator programmes, and agreed to establish the Integrated Health and Work programme with its associated financial profile.
For Determination
REVIEW OF THE COUNCIL TAX SUPPORT SCHEME APRIL 2026
From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 14th October, 2025 10.00 am - October 14, 2025
... to authorize a public consultation on a new Council Tax Support Scheme for working-age applicants for 2026-27, based on a simplified banded system costing £14.3 million annually with a £1 million hardship fund, with a final draft to be presented to Cabinet on December 9, 2025, before Full Council approval.
For Determination
Energising Blyth: Plan for Neighbourhoods
From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 14th October, 2025 10.00 am - October 14, 2025
...to support the Energising Blyth Programme, the Cabinet agreed to participate in the UK Government's Plan for Neighbourhoods initiative, endorsing the Blyth 10 Year Regeneration Plan and 4 Year Investment Plan, accepting £19.537m in funding, adding £14.936m to the Capital Programme and £4.599m to the revenue budget, and agreeing to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding with the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government.
For Determination
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
The Northumberland County Councils contribution to Northumberland's Local Employer Commitment Northumberland Lo
From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 14th October, 2025 10.00 am - October 14, 2025
...to support Northumberland's Local Employer Commitment, the Cabinet noted the council's contribution, agreed to report its contents to the County Partnership, and will receive annual updates from the Chief Executive.
For Determination
Summary
Meetings Attended: 106
Average per Month: 4.6
Decisions Recorded: 43