URL: https://northumberland.moderngov.co.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=400

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: Yes

Purpose: This report summarises proposed amendments to the capital programme considered by the Capital Strategy Group on 30 September.

Content: Acquisition of the mines and minerals rights under the former Hexham Middle School site   RESOLVED that:-   a)       Cabinet approve the spend of £0.300 million in 2025-26 to acquire the freehold mines and minerals rights under the former Hexham Middle School site. This will be funded from Council resources from the existing Property Stewardship Fund project in the capital programme; and b)       Cabinet approve the amendment to the capital programme to reallocate £0.300 million in 2025-26 from the Property Stewardship Fund project to the Mines and Minerals rights under the former Hexham Middle School.   Borderlands Inclusive Growth Deal – Place Programme   RESOLVED that:-   a)       Cabinet approve the spend of £0.196 million (£0.023 million in 2025-26 and £0.173 million in 2026-27) for the wayfinding and interpretation project in Penrith. This spend will be externally funded from the Borderlands grant; b)       Cabinet approve the amendment to the capital programme to reallocate £0.196 million (£0.023 million in 2025-26 and £0.173 million in 2026-27) from the existing external funding in the Borderlands Place Plan project to the Penrith Wayfinding and Interpretation project; c)       Cabinet approve the spend of £1.700 million (£0.123 million in 2025-26, £1.257 million in 2026-27 and £0.320 million in 2027-28) to restore the Grade 1 listed Northumberland Hall. This spend will be externally funded from the Borderlands grant; and d)       Cabinet approve the amendment to the capital programme to reallocate £1.700 million (£0.123 million in 2025-26, £1.257 million in 2026-27 and £0.320 million in 2027-28) from the existing external funding in the Borderlands Place Plan project to the Bailiffgate at Northumberland Hall project.   Tynedale House Structural Works   RESOLVED that:-   a)       Cabinet approve the spend of £0.105 million in 2025-26 for remedial plymer-resin injection works for Tynedale House. This spend will be funded from Council resources from the existing Property Stewardship Fund project in the capital programme; and b)       Cabinet approve the amendment to the capital programme to reallocate £0.105 million in 2025-26 from the Property Stewardship Fund project to the Tynedale House Structural Works project.       Northumberland Fire and Rescue Service Estate Essential Maintenance Programme   RESOLVED that:-   Cabinet approve the spend of up to £0.959 million in 2025-26 for essential health and safety works across the Northumberland Fire and Rescue Service estate, subject to approval of the full scope of works by the Strategic Estates Manager and the Corporate Health and Safety Manager. This spend will be funded from the existing NFRS Fire Station Upgrade Programme.

Date of Decision: November 11, 2025