Councillor Veronica Jones
Email: Veronica.Jones@northumberland.gov.uk
Council: Northumberland
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
74 meetings · Page 1 of 15
Corporate Services and Economic Growth OSC - Wednesday, 3rd December, 2025 2.00 pm
The Corporate Services and Economic Growth Overview and Scrutiny Committee (OSC) met to discuss a call-in request regarding the cabinet decision on the use of the former Hexham Fire Station site. The call-in was requested by multiple councillors and relates to a decision made by the cabinet on 11 November 2025.
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.
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.
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.
Family and Children's Services Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Thursday, 6th November, 2025 10.00 am
The Family and Children's Services Overview and Scrutiny Committee were scheduled to meet to discuss the Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) strategy, and to review progress on care proceedings and public law outlines. The committee was also scheduled to review decisions taken by the cabinet, and the committee's work programme.
Decisions from Meetings
17 decisions · Page 2 of 4
Setting the Dedicated Schools Grant (DSG) 2025-26
From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 14th January, 2025 10.00 am - January 14, 2025
...to approve the continuing implementation of the National Funding Formula for 2025/26, the transfer of up to 1% of funding from the Schools' Block to the High Needs Block, and the delegation of final formula values and transfer decisions to the Executive Director for Children, Young People and Education in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Inspiring Young People.
Recommendations Approved
Budget 2025-26, Medium Term Financial Plan 2025-29 and 30 Year Business Plan for the Housing Revenue Account
From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 14th January, 2025 10.00 am - January 14, 2025
...to approve the Housing Revenue Account budget for 2025-26, including rent and service charge increases of 2.70%, various non-recurrent and recurrent growth items, the use of reserves, pay and non-pay inflationary increases, and expenditure plans for affordable housing and major repairs programs over the next four years, while also noting the indicative 30-year Housing Revenue Account business plan.
Recommendations Approved
BEST Next Phase of Ways of Working Developments
From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 14th January, 2025 10.00 am - January 14, 2025
Recommendations Approved
Q1 & Q2 Corporate Performance Report
From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 10th December, 2024 10.00 am - December 10, 2024
...to note the progress against the Corporate Plan Priorities as summarised in the Q1 & Q2 Corporate Performance Report.
Recommendations Approved
Funded by UK Government Active Travel Schemes (Hexham to Corbridge and Bedlington)
From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 12th November, 2024 10.00 am - November 12, 2024
...to note progress, approve route alignments, endorse the development of a Compulsory Purchase Order (CPO) process, delegate authority for project delivery and land acquisition, acknowledge the phased approach, and approve in principle the use of compulsory purchase powers for the Hexham to Corbridge Active Travel Scheme.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 74
Average per Month: 3.2
Decisions Recorded: 17