Councillor Martin Philip Swinbank

Rights of Way Committee - Wednesday, 17th December, 2025 10.00 am

The Rights of Way Committee is scheduled to convene to address several key issues, including a request from Newton-by-the-Sea Parish Council to withdraw from a previously agreed Commons Scheme, and reviews of Definitive Maps concerning public rights of way in various parishes.

Strategic Planning Committee - Tuesday, 2nd December, 2025 4.00 pm

Here is a summary of the items scheduled for discussion by Northumberland County Council's Strategic Planning Committee. The meeting's agenda included a reserved matters application for land in Cambois, and an update on Section 106 agreements[^2].

North Northumberland Community Partnership - Thursday, 27th November, 2025 6.00 pm

Here is a summary of the scheduled discussions for the North Northumberland Community Partnership meeting. The meeting was scheduled to include a discussion of a petition requesting a 20mph speed limit in Thropton, as well as appointments to outside bodies. Councillors were also expected to have an informal discussion session on topics including dementia care in Berwick and the Berwick Academy Build.

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.

North Planning Committee - Thursday, 23rd October, 2025 2.00 pm

Here is a summary of the scheduled discussions for the North Planning Committee meeting. The agenda included a discussion of planning applications, and a report on Section 106 agreements[^2].