Councillor Andrew Harrison

Special, Corporate Overview and Scrutiny Management Board - Thursday 2 October 2025 2.00 pm

Here's a summary of the items scheduled for discussion at the Corporate Overview and Scrutiny Management Board meeting on 2 October 2025. The meeting was scheduled to cover a range of financial and performance matters, as well as a review of scrutiny arrangements. Note that this summary is based solely on the agenda and associated reports, and it is not possible to know what was actually discussed or what decisions, if any, were made.

Economy and Enterprise Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Monday 15 September 2025 9.30 am

The Economy and Enterprise Overview and Scrutiny Committee met on 15 September 2025, and members reviewed the work of the County Durham Economic Partnership, the progress of Strategic Place Plans, the council's financial performance, and the latest performance data against the Council Plan 2024-28. The committee agreed to note the reports and presentations provided.

Corporate Overview and Scrutiny Management Board - Thursday 4 September 2025 9.30 am

The Corporate Overview and Scrutiny Management Board (COSMB) met on 4 September 2025, to discuss a range of topics including a review of the Local Council Tax Reduction Scheme, the council's financial outturn, performance management reporting, and scrutiny development. The board also received updates on petitions and key decisions.

Corporate Overview and Scrutiny Management Board - Thursday 31 July 2025 2.00 pm

The Corporate Overview and Scrutiny Management Board were scheduled to meet to discuss the Reform Interim Priorities and Council Plan. The report pack included a recommendation to note the proposed framework as the interim strategic direction of the council’s priorities, and to contribute to the consultation of the proposed framework to inform the development on a new council plan for 2025-2030. This plan is intended to reflect the priorities of the new administration following the local elections in May 2025.

County Council - Wednesday 16 July 2025 10.00 am

Durham County Council met on Wednesday, 16 July 2025, for a meeting that included a report from the leader, questions from the public, and discussion of the Corporate Parenting Panel Annual Report. Councillors also voted against extending the time allocated to motions, and ultimately voted to rescind the Climate Emergency Declaration made in 2019, in favour of declaring a County Durham Care Emergency.