Councillor Rob Higgins
Email: rob.higgins@newcastle.gov.uk
Council: Newcastle upon Tyne
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
34 meetings · Page 1 of 7
Overview and Scrutiny Coordination Committee - Thursday 18th December, 2025 3.00 pm
Finance and Budget Monitoring Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday 17th December, 2025 3.00 pm
Member's briefing at 8.45am. Meeting to start at 9.00am, Regulatory and Appeals Sub-Committee - Monday 1st December, 2025 9.00 am
Corporate Parent Advisory Committee - Thursday 27th November, 2025 5.30 pm
Decisions from Meetings
7 decisions · Page 2 of 2
Grant Funding and Agreements – Mercury Prize 2025
From: Corporate Parent Advisory Committee - Thursday 31st July, 2025 5.30 pm - July 31, 2025
To accept a grant from the North East Combined Authority contributing £250,000 towards the total cost of hosting the Mercury Prize in the city, marketing, City Dressing and Fringe programme throughout Newcastle and the wider North East in October 2025. To issue a Grant Funding Agreement to Generator North East Limited awarding a total of up to £100,000 taken from the contribution from the North East Combined Authority for the purpose of producing the Fringe programme throughout Newcastle and the wider North East in October 2025. To enter into a contract with Mercury Prize Limited giving exclusive hosting and sponsorship rights for the Mercury Prize in 2025.
Recommendations Approved
Section 106 – Pedestrian Bridge Link Improvements
From: Corporate Parent Advisory Committee - Thursday 31st July, 2025 5.30 pm - July 31, 2025
This report seeks approval for the use of section 106 funds and Accelerated Development Zone funds for highways and public realm improvements in the East Pilgrim Street area.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 34
Average per Month: 5.7
Decisions Recorded: 7