Councillor Martin Philip Swinbank

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].

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.

Northumberland Cycling, Walking and Wheeling Board - Thursday, 16th October, 2025 10.00 am