Councillor Trevor Michael Austin

Corporate Services and Economic Growth OSC - Monday, 24th November, 2025 10.00 am

Here is a summary of what was scheduled to be discussed at the Corporate Services and Economic Growth Overview and Scrutiny Committee meeting. The agenda included a review of the committee's work programme, an update on the BEST programme, and a discussion of the annual workforce report. Councillor Denise Nicholson was also scheduled to be appointed to the committee, replacing Councillor Patrick Lambert.

Health and Wellbeing OSC - Tuesday, 11th November, 2025 1.00 pm

The Health and Wellbeing Overview and Scrutiny Committee (OSC) was scheduled to meet to discuss patient services at Berwick Community Hospital, and to review the committee's work programme. The meeting was also scheduled to include a review of the minutes from recent Health & Wellbeing Board meetings, and the latest forward plan of key decisions made by the cabinet. Councillor T. Austin was scheduled to replace Councillor S. Simm on the Health and Wellbeing OSC for the coming year.

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.

Northumberland Cycling, Walking and Wheeling Board - Thursday, 16th October, 2025 10.00 am

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.