Councillor Veronica Jones

Corporate Services and Economic Growth OSC - Wednesday, 3rd December, 2025 2.00 pm

The Corporate Services and Economic Growth Overview and Scrutiny Committee were scheduled to meet to discuss a call-in request relating to the proposed use of the former Hexham Fire Station site. The committee was also scheduled to discuss any urgent business.

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.