Councillor Les Bowman

Licensing Committee - Wednesday, 22nd October, 2025 2.00 pm

The Licensing Committee of Northumberland County Council met to discuss a refresh of their licensing policies under the Gambling Act 2005 and the Licensing Act 2003. The meeting also included a quarterly activity update, and a discussion of the date of the next meeting.

Licensing and Regulatory Subcommittee - Thursday, 25th September, 2025 2.00 pm

Here is a summary of the scheduled discussions for the Licensing and Regulatory Subcommittee meeting. The meeting was scheduled to begin with the election of a chair, followed by disclosure of member's interests. Councillors were then expected to consider excluding the press and public to discuss an application for a private hire driver's licence.

Cramlington, Bedlington & Seaton Valley Community Partnership - Wednesday, 24th September, 2025 4.00 pm

The Cramlington, Bedlington & Seaton Valley Community Partnership are scheduled to meet on Wednesday 24 September 2025 at Northumbria Army Cadet Centre. The agenda includes discussion of the council's budget and corporate plan, community governance reviews, and appointments to outside bodies. The meeting will also address public safety concerns raised in a petition regarding paths and roadways around Waverly Avenue/Drive/Bolam Place in Bedlington.

Licensing Hearing - Thursday, 11th September, 2025 10.00 am

The Northumberland Council licensing hearing included a report from Councillor Gordon Stewart, Cabinet Member for Public Safety, regarding an application for a premises licence. The hearing also included time for councillors to declare any conflicts of interest. Councillors were also scheduled to elect a chair at the start of the meeting.

County Council - Wednesday, 10th September, 2025 3.00 pm

Northumberland County Council met on 10 September 2025, and agreed to increase the budget for the Northumberland Line project by £37.9 million, commence a county-wide Community Governance Review, and also discussed corporate performance and annual reports from cabinet members.