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 3 of 15
Health and Wellbeing OSC - Tuesday, 2nd September, 2025 1.00 pm
The Health and Wellbeing Overview and Scrutiny Committee (OSC) convened to discuss an overview of the NHS from the Integrated Care Board (ICB), and an overview of public health services from the Director of Public Health. The committee also reviewed its work programme for the 2025/26 council year and noted the latest Forward Plan of key decisions.
Health and Wellbeing OSC - Tuesday, 22nd July, 2025 1.00 pm
The Health and Wellbeing Overview and Scrutiny Committee were scheduled to meet to discuss an overview of adult services, the Healthwatch Northumberland annual report, and the committee's work programme. They were also scheduled to review the minutes of the Health & Wellbeing Board meetings from February and April 2025, and to confirm the membership of the Primary Care Applications Working Group.
Corporate Services and Economic Growth OSC - Monday, 21st July, 2025 10.00 am
The Corporate Services and Economic Growth Overview and Scrutiny Committee of Northumberland Council was scheduled to meet on 21 July 2025. The agenda included a review of the council's risk management strategy, a financial performance report, and a debt recovery update. Also scheduled was the establishment of a task and finish group to review the member enquiry process.
Family and Children's Services Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Thursday, 17th July, 2025 10.00 am
The Family and Children's Services Overview and Scrutiny Committee were scheduled to meet to discuss the Children's Social Care annual self-evaluation, the Ofsted inspection summary for Northumberland Skills, and the committee's work programme. The committee was also expected to note the decisions taken by the cabinet since the previous meeting, as well as the latest forward plan of key decisions.
County Council - Wednesday, 2nd July, 2025 3.00 pm
The Northumberland County Council meeting on 2 July 2025 was scheduled to cover a range of topics, including the Leader's annual report, a constitutional review, and a report from the Independent Remuneration Panel (IRP). Additionally, a motion was put forward concerning the constitutional review process itself.
Decisions from Meetings
17 decisions · Page 1 of 4
Summary of New Capital Proposals considered by Officer Capital Strategy Group
From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 8th April, 2025 10.00 am - April 08, 2025
...to approve various amendments to the Capital Programme, including new spending and reallocation of funds for projects such as the Great Northumberland Forest, leisure centre upgrades, Borderlands projects, bus service improvements, and waste management facilities.
Recommendations Approved
School Admission Arrangements
From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 11th February, 2025 10.00 am - February 11, 2025
... the Cabinet approved the proposed coordinated admission scheme, admission arrangements, and school transport policy, including a reduction in the Published Admission Number at The Sele First School from 84 to 60, while noting consultation outcomes and removing the greater catchment criterion.
Recommendations Approved
Care Quality Commission assessment of adult social care
From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 11th February, 2025 10.00 am - February 11, 2025
...to note the Care Quality Commission's largely positive assessment of the Council's adult social care delivery, particularly its partnership arrangements, and to acknowledge the ongoing development of action plans to address identified areas for improvement.
Recommendations Approved
Summary of New Capital Proposals considered by Officer Capital Strategy Group
From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 11th February, 2025 10.00 am - February 11, 2025
...to approve amendments to the Capital Programme, including funding for a Cramlington Youth Zone, a Coronation Park Dementia Garden, the Northumberland Line, the purchase of houses in Whitton View, Rothbury, and the conversion of Richard Stannard House into apartments.
Recommendations Approved
Energy Central Campus Phase 2: Energy Central Institute
From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 11th February, 2025 10.00 am - February 11, 2025
...to facilitate the development and delivery of the Energy Central Institute project, Northumberland County Council will act as guarantor for grant funding, manage the capital build, delegate authority for contracts and agreements, endorse the Outline Business Case, update the capital program, delegate authority for the Full Business Case, authorize expenditure for enabling works, and offer a long lease on the development site to Energy Central Campus Ltd.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 74
Average per Month: 3.2
Decisions Recorded: 17