Councillor Anita Savory

Durham Family Panel - Friday 20 February 2026 9.30 am

The Durham Family Panel was scheduled to receive updates on various aspects of children's services, including Ofsted reports, the activities of the Children in Care Council, and the work of the 'Voices' Care Leavers' Network. The meeting was also set to include presentations from young people involved in the 'Experts through Experience' group.

Area Planning Committee (South and West) - Thursday 19 February 2026 1.00 pm

The Area Planning Committee (South and West) of County Durham Council met on Thursday 19 February 2026 to consider a range of planning applications. The meeting's agenda included discussions on a proposed change of use for a property to become a children's care home, alongside proposals for the erection of new housing developments in Leeholme, Shildon, and Staindrop.

County Council - Wednesday 18 February 2026 10.00 am

The Durham County Council meeting on Wednesday 18 February 2026 focused heavily on the council's financial future, with significant decisions made regarding the budget, council tax, and the medium-term financial plan. The council also debated and voted on a motion concerning the re-industrialisation of County Durham and addressed concerns about healthcare provision at Shotley Bridge Hospital.

Standards Assessment Board - Tuesday 17 February 2026 2.00 pm

The Standards Assessment Board of County Durham Council met on Tuesday 17 February 2026 to consider updates on code of conduct complaints. The meeting's agenda included a review of ongoing complaints and the status of those that had been assessed.

Standards Assessment Board - Tuesday 17 February 2026 1.00 pm

The Standards Assessment Board of Durham County Council was scheduled to meet on Tuesday 17 February 2026 to consider updates on code of conduct complaints. The meeting agenda indicated that the board would review ongoing complaints and potentially discuss exempt information related to specific case references.