Karon Hadfield
Council: Northumberland
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
9 meetings · Page 1 of 2
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.
Cabinet - Tuesday, 9th December, 2025 10.00 am
The Northumberland County Council's cabinet convened to discuss and approve several key initiatives, including adopting the Northumberland Coast National Landscape Management Plan 2025-2030, implementing a new Housing Allocation Policy, and approving a revised Council Tax Support Scheme for 2026-27. They also reviewed the council's financial performance, new capital proposals, and corporate performance.
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.
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.
Decisions from Meetings
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Integrated Domestic Abuse Services for Northumberland – Permission to Tender and Award Contracts
From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 14th October, 2025 10.00 am - October 14, 2025
...to procure and award contracts for an Integrated Domestic Abuse Service for Northumberland, with an initial two-year term and an option for a two-year extension, at an estimated cost of £3,488,000, authorizing the Executive Director of Children, Young People and Education and Director of Children’s Services to manage the process.
For Determination
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
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
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
Outline Business Case for the New School Building for Berwick Academy
From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 30th September, 2025 10.00 am - September 30, 2025
...to approve the Outline Business Case for providing new school buildings for Berwick Academy, including a revised capital funding allocation of £64.066 million and the commencement of procurement using a Design and Build strategy, with the aim of having the new school operational by September 2028.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 9
Average per Month: 1.0
Decisions Recorded: 34