Councillor Vicky Oakley

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.

Castle Morpeth Community Partnership - Monday, 29th September, 2025 6.00 pm

Here is a summary of the items scheduled for discussion at the Castle Morpeth Community Partnership meeting. The meeting was scheduled to include discussion of community governance, budget and corporate plan consultation, and parking issues in Ponteland. The Partnership was also scheduled to review the progress of petitions and make appointments to outside bodies.

South East Planning Committee - Monday, 15th September, 2025 4.00 pm

County Council - Wednesday, 10th September, 2025 3.00 pm

Northumberland County Council met on 10 September 2025, and agreed to increase the budget for the Northumberland Line project by £37.9 million, commence a county-wide Community Governance Review, and also discussed corporate performance and annual reports from cabinet members.

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.