Councillor Les Bowman

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.

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.

Rights of Way Committee - Wednesday, 22nd October, 2025 10.00 am

The Rights of Way Committee for Northumberland County Council was scheduled to meet on Wednesday, 22 October 2025, to discuss a range of issues, including an application for village green status and several reviews of the definitive map and statement of public rights of way. The committee, including Councillor Alan Sharp as Chair and Councillor Martin Swinbank as Vice-Chair, was expected to convene at County Hall in Morpeth.

Licensing & Regulatory Committee - Wednesday, 22nd October, 2025 1.30 pm

The Licensing and Regulatory Committee of Northumberland County Council was scheduled to meet on 22 October 2025. The agenda included discussion of the Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Licensing Policy, and a quarterly activity update.

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.