Councillor Richard Watson Wearmouth
Email: Richard.Wearmouth@northumberland.gov.uk
Council: Northumberland
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
101 meetings · Page 1 of 21
Staff and Appointments Committee - Wednesday, 4th February, 2026 2.00 pm
The Northumberland County Council Staff and Appointments Committee is scheduled to meet on Wednesday, 4 February 2026. The meeting's agenda includes the consideration of appointments for two key senior roles within the council: the Chief Fire Officer and the Executive Director of Resources and Transformation (s151 Officer).
Schools' Forum - Wednesday, 21st January, 2026 9.30 am
The Schools' Forum was scheduled to discuss the Dedicated Schools Grant (DSG) for the 2026/27 financial year, including proposed formula values for allocating funds to schools. The meeting agenda also included a review of the 2026 work programme and meeting dates for the forum.
County Council - Wednesday, 14th January, 2026 2.00 pm
The Northumberland County Council meeting scheduled for 14 January 2026 was set to cover a range of important local government matters. Key discussions were expected to include the annual safeguarding update, portfolio reports on public safety and adults' services and health, and interim reports from overview and scrutiny committees. The council was also scheduled to consider the approval of the Council Tax Support Scheme for 2026-27, the setting of the Council Tax Base for the same year, and the appointment of Independent Persons to standards committees.
Cabinet - Tuesday, 13th January, 2026 10.00 am
The Cabinet meeting of Northumberland Council was scheduled to discuss the council's Corporate Plan for 2026-2030, the budget for 2026-27, and the 30-year business plan for the Housing Revenue Account. Other key items included the notification of estimated collection fund balances for Council Tax and Business Rates, an update on corporate risk management, and proposed amendments to the capital programme.
Decisions from Meetings
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Summary of New Capital Proposals considered by Officer Capital Strategy Group
From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 14th October, 2025 10.00 am - October 14, 2025
...to amend the capital programme by delegating authority to the Chief Executive to enter into a contract for a flood warning system, approving the adoption and refurbishment of the Eden Hill Railway Bridge, and contributing to the restoration of the Woodhorn Narrow Gauge Railway.
For Determination
Integrated Domestic Abuse Services for Northumberland – Permission to Tender and Award Contracts
From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 14th October, 2025 10.00 am - October 14, 2025
...to procure and award contracts for an Integrated Domestic Abuse Service for Northumberland, with an initial two-year term and an option for a two-year extension, at an estimated cost of £3,488,000, authorizing the Executive Director of Children, Young People and Education and Director of Children’s Services to manage the process.
For Determination
Integrated Health and Work approach in Northumberland
From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 14th October, 2025 10.00 am - October 14, 2025
...to integrate health and employment funding and support services, the Cabinet endorsed the approach outlined in the report, authorized relevant executives to enter into agreements for the delivery of Connect to Work, Local Supported Employment, the Economic Inactivity Trailblazer, and the Health and Growth Accelerator programmes, and agreed to establish the Integrated Health and Work programme with its associated financial profile.
For Determination
The Northumberland County Councils contribution to Northumberland's Local Employer Commitment Northumberland Lo
From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 14th October, 2025 10.00 am - October 14, 2025
...to support Northumberland's Local Employer Commitment, the Cabinet noted the council's contribution, agreed to report its contents to the County Partnership, and will receive annual updates from the Chief Executive.
For Determination
Outline Business Case for the New School Building for Berwick Academy
From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 30th September, 2025 10.00 am - September 30, 2025
...to approve the Outline Business Case for providing new school buildings for Berwick Academy, including a revised capital funding allocation of £64.066 million and the commencement of procurement using a Design and Build strategy, with the aim of having the new school operational by September 2028.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 101
Average per Month: 4.0
Decisions Recorded: 51