Councillor Mark David Swinburn

South East Planning Committee - Monday, 13th October, 2025 4.00 pm

The South East Planning Committee met to discuss planning applications and a Section 106 agreement update. Councillors voted to approve the change of use of a property on Regent Street in Blyth from supported living accommodation to a single dwelling, despite concerns raised by a local councillor. The committee also approved the erection of a single-storey retail unit in Bedlington, following a debate about its potential impact.

Joint Consultative Committee - Tuesday, 7th October, 2025 2.00 pm

Corporate Services and Economic Growth OSC - Monday, 29th September, 2025 10.00 am

The Corporate Services and Economic Growth Overview and Scrutiny Committee (CSEG OSC) met to discuss the council's financial performance, the impact of Universal Credit on housing tenants, and the upcoming work programme. The committee was also scheduled to receive an update on the Fair Funding Review.

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.

Audit and Standards Committee - Wednesday, 24th September, 2025 10.15 am

The Audit and Standards Committee of Northumberland Council is scheduled to meet on Wednesday, 24 September 2025. The committee is expected to discuss the FPS Local Pension Board Annual Report, a review of external inspections in Adults and Children's Services, and the Annual Report from Audit Committee to Council. They will also be discussing member Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks and the register of interests.