Councillor Amanda Hopgood

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.

Area Planning Committee (Central and East) - Monday 16 June 2025 1.00 pm

The Area Planning Committee (Central and East) met to consider several planning applications, including proposals for student accommodation, a children's home, and a technical building for East Durham College.

Pension Fund Committee - Thursday 12 June 2025 11.00 am

The Pension Fund Committee for Durham County Council convened to discuss the overall value and performance of the pension fund, review the Local Pension Board’s annual report, and consider a regulatory update, as well as review the Pension Fund's Service Plan for the coming three-year period.

Annual Meeting, Charter Trustees for the City of Durham - Wednesday 11 June 2025 12.00 pm

The Charter Trustees for the City of Durham met for their annual meeting, which included the election of the Mayor and Deputy Mayor, and the appointment of various officers. The meeting also covered the scheduling of future meetings and a review of past minutes.

Annual, County Council - Wednesday 21 May 2025 10.00 am

At the annual meeting of Durham County Council, Councillor Robbie Rodiss was elected as Chair and Councillor Jackie Teasdale as Vice Chair. Councillor Andrew Husband was elected as Leader of the Council, who then announced his Deputy Leader and Cabinet members. The council also approved the scheme of delegation as set out in the Council's Constitution.