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.
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.
Communities and Place OSC - Wednesday, 26th November, 2025 2.00 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, 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 8 of 9
Summary of New Capital Proposals considered by Officer Capital Strategy Group
From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 12th November, 2024 10.00 am - November 12, 2024
...to approve amendments to the Capital Programme, including funding for highway improvements in Cramlington, structural works at Woodhorn Museum, additional grants for the Great Northumberland Forest, rapid charger installations at Stakeford Depot, electric vehicle charging infrastructure replacement, Amble HUSK bungalows, and public toilet refurbishments in Haltwhistle and Amble.
Recommendations Approved
Funded by UK Government Active Travel Schemes (Hexham to Corbridge and Bedlington)
From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 12th November, 2024 10.00 am - November 12, 2024
...to note progress, approve route alignments, endorse the development of a Compulsory Purchase Order (CPO) process, delegate authority for project delivery and land acquisition, acknowledge the phased approach, and approve in principle the use of compulsory purchase powers for the Hexham to Corbridge Active Travel Scheme.
Recommendations Approved
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
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
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
Meetings Attended: 62
Average per Month: 2.7
Decisions Recorded: 43