Full Council Meeting, 10th December 2025 | Ponteland Town Council

Here is what the Town Council discussed at this meeting: 🏗️ Planning Committee update A review of recent committee meetings, including the council’s objection to the proposed Lidl development, plus proposals to make the committee’s work more efficient. 🎉 Community grants Applications for funding to keep the much-loved Wheelbarrow Race running, and support for grass cutting at Holy Saviour Church in Milbourne. 🛡️ Risk and controls review Reports on the council’s risk management processes and internal controls. 🎄 Christmas office closure Confirmation of office closure arrangements over the festive period. 🌳 Environment Working Party report Requests for repairs to park paths, new fencing at the Twizell play area, and a recommendation to bring in a grant finder to secure funding for a major redevelopment of the Twizell play area. 🏰 Pele Tower restoration An update on the recently completed restoration works at the historic tower. 👑 Mayor and County Councillor reports Updates from Mayor Alan Hall on recent civic activity, along with reports from your Northumberland County Councillors. Residents are warmly encouraged to attend and observe all full council meetings, held on the second Wednesday of every month (apart from August) meeting.