Stephen Gerrard
Council: Northumberland
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
51 meetings · Page 1 of 11
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).
Audit and Standards Committee - Wednesday, 28th January, 2026 11.00 am
The Audit and Standards Committee meeting scheduled for 28 January 2026 was set to cover a range of financial and governance matters. Key discussions were expected to include the approval of the Council's Statement of Accounts for the 2024-25 financial year, updates on the timetable and accounting policies for the 2025-26 Statement of Accounts, and a review of the Corporate Risk Management strategy.
Employment Appeals Committee - Monday, 19th January, 2026 10.00 am
The Employment Appeals Committee of Northumberland County Council met on Monday, 19 January 2026. The meeting was scheduled to consider an employment matter in private.
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.
Decisions from Meetings
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Future of kerbside recycling collections under Simpler Recycling
From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 11th November, 2025 9.30 am - November 11, 2025
...to approve Option 3a, involving separate collection of fibre (paper, card, cardboard) in a black bin with a burgundy lid, as the preferred method for expanded household recycling collections to comply with Simpler Recycling requirements, noting a challenging implementation timeframe of October 2026 and delegating authority for contract amendments.
Recommendations Approved
Urgent Business - Use of Former Hexham FIre Station Site
From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 11th November, 2025 9.30 am - November 11, 2025
...to address urgent operational needs and secure value for money, the Cabinet confirmed the former Hexham Fire Station site for depot expansion, agreed to continue discussions with Sir Antony Gormley regarding an art store and gallery at an alternative location, and requested the Leader to urgently discuss these opportunities with him.
Recommendations Approved
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
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
REVIEW OF THE COUNCIL TAX SUPPORT SCHEME APRIL 2026
From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 14th October, 2025 10.00 am - October 14, 2025
... to authorize a public consultation on a new Council Tax Support Scheme for working-age applicants for 2026-27, based on a simplified banded system costing £14.3 million annually with a £1 million hardship fund, with a final draft to be presented to Cabinet on December 9, 2025, before Full Council approval.
For Determination
Summary
Meetings Attended: 51
Average per Month: 2.0
Decisions Recorded: 51