Councillor Les Bowman

Rights of Way Committee - Wednesday, 27th August, 2025 10.00 am

The Northumberland County Council Rights of Way Committee convened to discuss several applications and reviews concerning public rights of way and village green status in the region. The committee resolved to arrange a non-statutory public inquiry into an application for village green status at The Fields, Hexham, and also made decisions regarding alleged public bridleways in Akeld & Kirknewton, Carham, Belsay and Matfen.

Licensing Hearing - Thursday, 21st August, 2025 10.00 am

Here is a summary of the scheduled items for discussion at the Licensing Hearing of Northumberland Council on 21 August 2025. The hearing was convened to consider an application for a premises licence for a Morrisons Daily store in Berwick-upon-Tweed. The report pack includes the application and objections received from interested parties.

County Council - Wednesday, 2nd July, 2025 3.00 pm

The Northumberland County Council meeting on 2 July 2025 was scheduled to cover a range of topics, including the Leader's annual report, a constitutional review, and a report from the Independent Remuneration Panel (IRP). Additionally, a motion was put forward concerning the constitutional review process itself.

Licensing Hearing - Tuesday, 17th June, 2025 10.00 am

The Licensing Hearing was scheduled to convene to consider a premises licence application for The Butterchurn Guesthouse. The application, submitted by Mr Darren Taylor on behalf of The Butterchurn B&B Ltd, seeks permission for the supply of alcohol, regulated entertainment including live and recorded music, both indoors and outdoors. Objections from interested parties, citing concerns about potential public nuisance, were also expected to be taken into account.

Annual Meeting, County Council - Wednesday, 21st May, 2025 3.00 pm

The Northumberland County Council meeting on 21 May 2025 included the election of a chair and deputy chair, the establishment of committees, and a review of the council's constitution. Councillors were also scheduled to discuss the annual timetable of meetings, appointments to outside bodies, and a report from the Independent Remuneration Panel.