Richard Wearmouth

Richard Wearmouth is the County Councillor for Morpeth Kirkhill and the Deputy Leader of Northumberland County Cabinet. He is also the Portfolio Holder for Corporate Services. Richard is the Chairman of Northumberland Conservatives.

Richard can be contacted via email: richard@jrpl.co.uk

News

Northumberland to be among the first to benefit from rollout of 600,000 more rapid Covid-19 tests

Tuesday, 10 November, 2020

Northumberland will be among the first county councils to benefit from the rollout of 600,000 more rapid Covid tests.

Millions of pounds from government helps to protect Northumberland businesses

Thursday, 15 October, 2020

New statistics demonstrate huge levels of support for businesses in Northumberland from central government. Over £200 billion has been provided to businesses and individuals across the UK.

North East boosted by £35 million of UK Government investment in small businesses

Tuesday, 25 August, 2020

Richard Wearmouth, Northumberland County Council’s cabinet member with responsibility for Economic Development has welcomed the announcement that the UK Government-owned British Business Bank has issued its 75,000th loan through its Start Up Loans programme, marking more than £623 million investe

Government announces major boost to tourism and hospitality businesses across Northumberland

Friday, 10 July, 2020

The Chancellor has announced a much-needed boost for tourism and hospitality businesses in Northumberland, as part of his Summer Economic Update to kickstart the economy post-coronavirus.