Melanie Bulman

Licensing Hearing Officer

Licensing Hearing - Tuesday, 19th May, 2026 10.00 am

Strategic Planning Committee Officer

Strategic Planning Committee - Tuesday, 5th May, 2026 4.00 pm

The Strategic Planning Committee of Northumberland Council is scheduled to convene on Tuesday, 5 May 2026. The meeting's agenda includes the determination of planning applications, with a significant outline planning application for a large-scale employment, retail, and leisure development at West Hartford Business Park being a key item.

Licensing Hearing Officer

Licensing Hearing - Tuesday, 14th April, 2026 10.00 am

The Licensing Hearing of Northumberland Council was scheduled to consider an application for a new premises licence for a McDonald's restaurant in Blyth. The application sought to extend the hours for late-night refreshment, which was met with objections from local residents concerned about public nuisance.

South East Planning Committee Officer

South East Planning Committee - Monday, 13th April, 2026 4.00 pm

The South East Planning Committee of Northumberland Council was scheduled to consider a planning application for a change of use in Blyth and receive an update on Section 106 agreements. The meeting agenda also included the formal agreement of previous minutes and a review of the council's code of conduct regarding members' interests.

Licensing and Regulatory Subcommittee Officer

Licensing and Regulatory Subcommittee - Thursday, 2 April 2026 - 10.00 am

The Licensing and Regulatory Subcommittee of Northumberland Council was scheduled to meet on Thursday, 2 April 2026. The meeting's agenda included the election of a chair, the disclosure of members' interests, and the exclusion of the press and public for the discussion of specific reports. The majority of the meeting was expected to focus on reports from the Cabinet Member of Public Safety.