Councillor Mark Morris

Health and Wellbeing OSC - Tuesday, 2nd September, 2025 1.00 pm

The Health and Wellbeing Overview and Scrutiny Committee (OSC) convened to discuss an overview of the NHS from the Integrated Care Board (ICB), and an overview of public health services from the Director of Public Health. The committee also reviewed its work programme for the 2025/26 council year and noted the latest Forward Plan of key decisions.

Audit and Standards Committee - Wednesday, 6th August, 2025 10.15 am

The Audit and Standards Committee of Northumberland County Council was scheduled to meet on Wednesday, 6 August 2025, to discuss a range of topics including the annual governance statement, internal and external audit reports, risk management, and corporate fraud. The committee, including independent members Peter Topping, Chair, Stuart Green, Jim Hannah and Simon Openshaw, was also expected to review the council's financial accounts and treasury management activities.

Health and Wellbeing OSC - Tuesday, 22nd July, 2025 1.00 pm

The Health and Wellbeing Overview and Scrutiny Committee were scheduled to meet to discuss an overview of adult services, the Healthwatch Northumberland annual report, and the committee's work programme. They were also scheduled to review the minutes of the Health & Wellbeing Board meetings from February and April 2025, and to confirm the membership of the Primary Care Applications Working Group.

Family and Children's Services Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Thursday, 17th July, 2025 10.00 am

The Family and Children's Services Overview and Scrutiny Committee were scheduled to meet to discuss the Children's Social Care annual self-evaluation, the Ofsted inspection summary for Northumberland Skills, and the committee's work programme. The committee was also expected to note the decisions taken by the cabinet since the previous meeting, as well as the latest forward plan of key decisions.

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.