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
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Q3 & Q4 Corporate Performance Report
From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 8th July, 2025 10.00 am - July 08, 2025
...that progress made against the Corporate Plan priorities, focusing on value for money, economic growth, and tackling inequalities, as summarized in the Q3 & Q4 Corporate Performance Report, was noted.
Recommendations Approved
Summary of New Capital Proposals considered by Officer Capital Strategy Group
From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 8th April, 2025 10.00 am - April 08, 2025
...to approve various amendments to the Capital Programme, including new spending and reallocation of funds for projects such as the Great Northumberland Forest, leisure centre upgrades, Borderlands projects, bus service improvements, and waste management facilities.
Recommendations Approved
School Admission Arrangements
From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 11th February, 2025 10.00 am - February 11, 2025
... the Cabinet approved the proposed coordinated admission scheme, admission arrangements, and school transport policy, including a reduction in the Published Admission Number at The Sele First School from 84 to 60, while noting consultation outcomes and removing the greater catchment criterion.
Recommendations Approved
Energy Central Campus Phase 2: Energy Central Institute
From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 11th February, 2025 10.00 am - February 11, 2025
...to facilitate the development and delivery of the Energy Central Institute project, Northumberland County Council will act as guarantor for grant funding, manage the capital build, delegate authority for contracts and agreements, endorse the Outline Business Case, update the capital program, delegate authority for the Full Business Case, authorize expenditure for enabling works, and offer a long lease on the development site to Energy Central Campus Ltd.
Recommendations Approved
Summary of New Capital Proposals considered by Officer Capital Strategy Group
From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 11th February, 2025 10.00 am - February 11, 2025
...to approve amendments to the Capital Programme, including funding for a Cramlington Youth Zone, a Coronation Park Dementia Garden, the Northumberland Line, the purchase of houses in Whitton View, Rothbury, and the conversion of Richard Stannard House into apartments.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 93
Average per Month: 4.0
Decisions Recorded: 43