The Latest Breaking News from Glen Sanderson

Warning that North East has fallen 'seven years behind' since 2016 devolution deal collapse

Decision-makers across the region are meeting this week to endorse a new £4.2bn devolution deal, but the breakdown of a previous agreement remains a sore subject

Chronicle Live · Jan 17, 2023

Northumberland County Council leader warns he cannot rule out compulsory redundancies for staff

The council's finances are reportedly in significantly better shape than they were earlier this year, however

Chronicle Live · Jan 10, 2023

Northumberland council leader aims to improve life chances of deprived children in 2023

Coun Glen Sanderson has made tackling the county's inequalities one of his key priorities

Chronicle Live · Jan 3, 2023

Plans to commemorate the life of Queen Elizabeth II approved by Northumberland County Council cabinet

It follows a public consultation earlier this year after the late monarch died in September

Chronicle Live · Dec 15, 2022

Council tax threshold increase will leave authorities with 'difficult choices' warn Labour

Councils were given the new power by Jeremy Hunt in his autumn statement

Chronicle Live · Dec 6, 2022

Tributes paid to rugby legend and 'true gentleman' Doddie Weir after his death from Motor Neurone Disease

Doddie Weir raised millions of pounds for Motor Neurone Disease research

Chronicle Live · Nov 28, 2022

Council leader backs 'brilliant' Northumberland National Park amid funding concerns

There are fears services at the park could be under threat due to a lack of Government funding

Chronicle Live · Nov 23, 2022

Northumberland County Council leader pledges to 'look extremely hard' to avoid 5% council tax rise

The comments came just hours after Jeremy Hunt's statement in the House of Commons

Chronicle Live · Nov 17, 2022

Council leader slams 'appalling' Northern Powergrid response to Storm Arwen as anniversary approaches

Coun Glen Sanderson said the power company's response still made him angry a year on from the storm

Chronicle Live · Nov 17, 2022

Anger over Tyne Tunnel toll hike – 'We keep putting the burden on people who cannot afford it'

Councillors voted on Tuesday to up the price of using the crossing by as much as 50p, though the increase has been delayed by three months from next February to May

Chronicle Live · Nov 16, 2022