Paul Larkin is a former editor of the National World North of Tyne weekly newspapers, including 16 years as editor of the Northumberland Gazette. Before that Paul spent 15 years working on sister title, the Sunderland Echo, latterly as deputy editor. In his time in journalism, he has helped organise, host or judge countless awards ceremonies. But it could have been oh so different had Paul not taken a 'temporary' career swerve to join his local newspaper after graduating from UCL with a chemistry degree in the mid-1980s, when the industry was in the doldrums and not recruiting. He is now wallowing in semi-retirement, keeping his hand in part-time on the National World North East weekly titles.

Glen was first elected to the county council in 1989 and apart from a short break, has served as a county councillor since then. He has held a number of positions in the council during that time, including as a cabinet member for the environment and local services and was appointed Leader of the Council on 23 September 2020.

He is married with grown up children and he and his wife run a small family farm in Northumberland. He has sat on a number of Boards over time and was Chair of Northumberland National Park for several years.

His passion remains one of public service and to that end served as a Magistrate for over 20 years on the SE Northumberland Magistrates Bench.

A season ticket holder at St James Park since 1994 he also has a keen interest in Nature.

Philip is Assistant Chief Executive at Northumberland County Council, with additional responsibilities for communications, engagement and corporate performance.

Prior to joining the Council, Philip held a number of lead policy and communications roles at Newcastle City Council.  He started his career as a graduate trainee at Edinburgh City Council, leading on a number of Best Value reviews and took this experience into South Tyneside Council, as it achieved rapid corporate and service improvement.  Philip has also worked as a Business Analyst at Deloitte & Touche, where he gained experience of broader public sector improvement.    

He has over 25 years in public sector experience with a proven track record of working across a broad range of corporate functions.