Helen Paterson
Council: Northumberland
Committees:
Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
54 meetings · Page 1 of 11
Staff and Appointments Committee - Wednesday, 4th February, 2026 2.00 pm
The Northumberland County Council Staff and Appointments Committee is scheduled to meet on Wednesday, 4 February 2026. The meeting's agenda includes the consideration of appointments for two key senior roles within the council: the Chief Fire Officer and the Executive Director of Resources and Transformation (s151 Officer).
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.
Joint Consultative Committee - Tuesday, 13th January, 2026 2.00 pm
Decisions from Meetings
51 decisions · Page 10 of 11
HIGHWAY DRAINAGE MAINTENANCE ACTION PLAN
From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 8th October, 2024 10.00 am - October 08, 2024
...to approve a roughly £1.07 million, 18-week intensive program of highway drainage maintenance using external contractors, funded from the Council's Severe Weather Reserve, to address damage and mitigate future flooding risks.
Recommendations Approved
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
Northumberland Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Licensing Policy
From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 17th September, 2024 10.00 am - September 17, 2024
...to ensure public safety and support economic growth, the Cabinet approved the Northumberland Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Licensing Policy, delegating authority for non-material changes to the Chief Fire Officer and Director of Public Protection in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Looking after our Communities.
Recommendations Approved
Summary of New Capital Proposals considered by Officer Capital Strategy Group
From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 17th September, 2024 10.00 am - September 17, 2024
...to support capital projects, the Cabinet approved £0.508 million for operational installations at the Energising Blyth Culture Venue, reallocating funds from the Energising Blyth Acquisition/Delivery Costs project, and delegated authority to the Executive Director of Place and Regeneration to contract for refurbishment works at Prudhoe Waterworld within the existing budget.
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
Summary
Meetings Attended: 54
Average per Month: 2.2
Decisions Recorded: 51