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.
93 meetings · Page 1 of 19
Cabinet - Tuesday, 9th December, 2025 10.00 am
The Northumberland County Council cabinet is scheduled to meet to discuss the council's financial performance, proposed changes to the council tax support scheme, and strategies for housing, education and environmental management.
Staff and Appointments Committee - Wednesday, 3rd December, 2025 2.00 pm
Castle Morpeth Community Partnership - Monday, 17th November, 2025 6.00 pm
Here is a summary of the scheduled discussions for the Castle Morpeth Community Partnership meeting. The meeting was scheduled to include a response to a petition regarding pedestrian safety in Longhirst, and a discussion on car parking issues in Ponteland. There was also an opportunity for the public to ask questions.
Schools' Forum - Wednesday, 12th November, 2025 9.30 am
The Northumberland County Council Schools' Forum met virtually on Wednesday, 12 November 2025, to discuss several key issues impacting education in the region. These included updates on the national funding formula, a review of special educational needs (SEN) data, and a consultation on school funding. The forum was also scheduled to discuss communications from the Department for Education (DfE) and other organisations regarding special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) reforms.
Cabinet - Tuesday, 11th November, 2025 9.30 am
In a meeting of the Northumberland County Council cabinet, councillors approved a new kerbside recycling collection model, several amendments to the capital programme, and a sales strategy for renewable electricity. The cabinet also decided to progress with plans for depot expansion at the Tyne Mills Depot in Hexham, and to continue discussions with the artist Sir Antony Gormley about a potential art store and gallery in Hexham.
Decisions from Meetings
43 decisions · Page 5 of 9
Blyth Extra Care Facility
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 3rd September, 2025 9.00 am - September 03, 2025
...to approve a capital budget of up to £10.83m from the Levelling Up Deep Dive Housing Renewal Fund for an Extra Care Facility at Delaval Terrace in Blyth, and to delegate authority for procuring a Registered Provider to build and operate the facility.
Recommendations Approved
Corporate Risk Management
From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 8th July, 2025 10.00 am - July 08, 2025
...to agree to the contents of the Corporate Risk Management report, acknowledging the latest position of the County Council's corporate risks and risk management arrangements, and to present the report to the Audit Committee as a source of assurance.
Recommendations Approved
Financial Performance 2024-25 - Final Outturn (subject to audit)
From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 8th July, 2025 10.00 am - July 08, 2025
...to reflect expenditure levels during the financial year, the Cabinet approved a net re-profiling of £67.286 million from the 2024-25 Capital Programme to the 2025-26 Programme, while also noting a net underspend of £0.177 million which was transferred to the Council’s Strategic Management Reserve.
Recommendations Approved
Northumberland Local Plan Evaluation Report
From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 8th July, 2025 10.00 am - July 08, 2025
... Cabinet approved the Northumberland Local Plan Evaluation Report and agreed to commence work towards a new Local Plan, delegating authority for early public notification, participation, and formal commencement to the Executive Director of Place and Regeneration and the relevant portfolio holder, subject to awaited regulations and guidance.
Recommendations Approved
Summary of New Capital Proposals considered by Officer Capital Strategy Group
From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 8th July, 2025 10.00 am - July 08, 2025
...to amend the capital programme, the Cabinet approved spending £0.027 million for ISO containers at the Seghill campus, £0.500 million for Concordia Leisure Centre roof replacement, £14.854 million for active travel schemes in Ashington and along the A193 seafront, and £0.272 million for enabling works at Northumberland Hall and concept designs for Alnwick Bus Station.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 93
Average per Month: 4.0
Decisions Recorded: 43