Councillor Sonia Simm

County Council - Wednesday, 5th November, 2025 2.00 pm

The agenda for Northumberland County Council's meeting on 5 November 2025 included discussion of the Berwick Maltings Theatre project, annual reports from several cabinet members, an annual report from the Audit Committee, an interim report from the Family and Children's Services Overview and Scrutiny Committee, and a review of polling districts and polling places. Councillors were also scheduled to discuss political proportionality on the council and proposed updates to the constitution.

South East Planning Committee - Monday, 13th October, 2025 4.00 pm

The South East Planning Committee met to discuss planning applications and a Section 106 agreement update. Councillors voted to approve the change of use of a property on Regent Street in Blyth from supported living accommodation to a single dwelling, despite concerns raised by a local councillor. The committee also approved the erection of a single-storey retail unit in Bedlington, following a debate about its potential impact.

Strategic Planning Committee - Tuesday, 7th October, 2025 4.00 pm

Here is a summary of the agenda for the Strategic Planning Committee meeting on 7 October 2025.

Communities and Place OSC - Wednesday, 24th September, 2025 2.00 pm

The Communities and Place Overview and Scrutiny Committee are scheduled to meet to discuss the Northumberland Fire and Rescue Service Annual Performance Report 2025-26, and the Food & Feed, Safety & Standards Service Plan 2025/26. The committee will also be asked to consider its work programme for the 2025/26 council year. Also on the agenda is noting the schedule of decisions made by the cabinet since the last meeting, together with the latest Forward Plan of key decisions.

Ashington & Blyth Community Partnership - Wednesday, 17th September, 2025 6.00 pm

The Ashington & Blyth Community Partnership met on Wednesday 17 September 2025, to discuss the council's budget and corporate plan, a community governance review, and sports development in Newbiggin. The meeting also included a public question time, and a review of petitions. Councillors were asked to consider nominations for outside bodies.