Councillor Amanda Hopgood

Cabinet - Wednesday 9 July 2025 9.30 am

The Durham County Council Cabinet met to discuss the local council tax reduction scheme, performance management, budget outturns, the planning and infrastructure bill, school budgets, and adult social care. The cabinet agreed to consult on changes to the Local Council Tax Reduction Scheme, noted the Quarter 4 Performance Management Report, and approved amendments to the capital programme. They also discussed the Planning and Infrastructure Bill and the financial challenges facing maintained schools.

Special Meeting, Cabinet - Wednesday 9 July 2025 12.00 pm

Durham County Council's Cabinet met to discuss a number of issues, including the transfer of trusteeship for the Plawsworth and Kimblesworth Community Centre and Recreation Ground and the local council tax reduction scheme. The Cabinet agreed to appoint the Plawsworth and Kimblesworth Community Group as Trustee of the Plawsworth and Kimblesworth Community Centre and Recreation Ground, and following their appointment, to approve the retirement of Durham County Council as Trustee. The Cabinet also agreed to launch a consultation on potential changes to the local council tax reduction scheme for working-age residents.

Central Durham Crematorium Joint Committee - Friday 27 June 2025 2.00 pm

The Central Durham Crematorium Joint Committee met to discuss a mid-year increase to cremation fees, the annual governance statement, and the revenue outturn for the financial year. Members were also scheduled to discuss a review of the committee's constitution and a forward plan for the coming year. In addition, the committee was expected to review a quarterly performance and operational report.

Corporate Overview and Scrutiny Management Board - Monday 23 June 2025 9.30 am

Here is a summary of the scheduled discussions for the Corporate Overview and Scrutiny Management Board meeting. It is important to note that this summary is based on the agenda and associated reports, and therefore does not reflect actual discussions, decisions, or outcomes of the meeting.

General Licensing and Registration Sub-Committee (1) - Tuesday 17 June 2025 9.30 am

The General Licensing and Registration Sub-Committee (1) of Durham County Council met on 17 June 2025 to discuss several licensing matters. The meeting included consideration of the ongoing suitability of drivers to hold private hire and Hackney Carriage licences, as well as a new application for a private hire driver's licence. Some of the items were scheduled to be discussed in private due to the confidential nature of the information.