Councillor John Robert Riddle
Email: John.Riddle@northumberland.gov.uk
Council: Northumberland
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
62 meetings · Page 1 of 13
Rights of Way Committee - Wednesday, 17th December, 2025 10.00 am
The Rights of Way Committee is scheduled to convene to discuss several key issues, including a request from Newton-by-the-Sea Parish Council regarding a Commons Scheme, and reviews of the definitive map and statement of public rights of way for routes in Wallington, Alnwick, Tosson and Rothbury. The committee will consider evidence and submissions related to these routes to determine whether modifications to the definitive map are warranted.
Council - Tuesday, 16 December 2025 7.00 pm
The Communities and Place Overview and Scrutiny Committee were scheduled to meet to discuss performance data from Places for People Leisure, and to receive an update on the UK Government's Simpler Recycling policy. They were also expected to consider their work programme for the 2025/26 council year. Councillor David Lee Bawn, Chair of the Committee was expected to chair the meeting.
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.
Decisions from Meetings
43 decisions · Page 6 of 9
Q3 & Q4 Corporate Performance Report
From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 8th July, 2025 10.00 am - July 08, 2025
...that progress made against the Corporate Plan priorities, focusing on value for money, economic growth, and tackling inequalities, as summarized in the Q3 & Q4 Corporate Performance Report, was noted.
Recommendations Approved
Summary of New Capital Proposals considered by Officer Capital Strategy Group
From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 8th April, 2025 10.00 am - April 08, 2025
...to approve various amendments to the Capital Programme, including new spending and reallocation of funds for projects such as the Great Northumberland Forest, leisure centre upgrades, Borderlands projects, bus service improvements, and waste management facilities.
Recommendations Approved
School Admission Arrangements
From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 11th February, 2025 10.00 am - February 11, 2025
... the Cabinet approved the proposed coordinated admission scheme, admission arrangements, and school transport policy, including a reduction in the Published Admission Number at The Sele First School from 84 to 60, while noting consultation outcomes and removing the greater catchment criterion.
Recommendations Approved
Energy Central Campus Phase 2: Energy Central Institute
From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 11th February, 2025 10.00 am - February 11, 2025
...to facilitate the development and delivery of the Energy Central Institute project, Northumberland County Council will act as guarantor for grant funding, manage the capital build, delegate authority for contracts and agreements, endorse the Outline Business Case, update the capital program, delegate authority for the Full Business Case, authorize expenditure for enabling works, and offer a long lease on the development site to Energy Central Campus Ltd.
Recommendations Approved
Summary of New Capital Proposals considered by Officer Capital Strategy Group
From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 11th February, 2025 10.00 am - February 11, 2025
...to approve amendments to the Capital Programme, including funding for a Cramlington Youth Zone, a Coronation Park Dementia Garden, the Northumberland Line, the purchase of houses in Whitton View, Rothbury, and the conversion of Richard Stannard House into apartments.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 62
Average per Month: 2.7
Decisions Recorded: 43