Bill Kellett - Councillor for County Durham

Councillor Bill Kellett

 Labour

Email: bill.kellett@durham.gov.uk

Council: County Durham

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: Charter Trustees for the City of Durham Audit Committee County Council Combined Fire Authority for County Durham and Darlington Corporate Parenting Panel Economy and Enterprise Overview and Scrutiny Committee Pension Fund Committee Area Planning Committee (Central and East) General Licensing and Registration Sub-Committee (3) Children and Young People's Overview and Scrutiny Committee County Planning Committee Combined Fire Authority for County Durham and Darlington Audit and Finance Committee General Licensing and Registration Sub-Committee (2) General Licensing and Registration Sub-Committee (1) Safer and Stronger Communities Overview and Scrutiny Committee Area Planning Committee (North) Corporate Overview and Scrutiny Management Board

Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

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General Licensing and Registration Sub-Committee (2)

General Licensing and Registration Sub-Committee (2) - Wednesday 16 April 2025 9.30 am

The General Licensing and Registration Sub-Committee (2) convened to address licensing matters, focusing on private hire services. The key decision involved the consideration of an application for a private hire driver's license, which was discussed in detail during the meeting.

April 16, 2025
Corporate Parenting Panel

Corporate Parenting Panel - Friday 11 April 2025 9.30 am

The Corporate Parenting Panel of Durham County Council met on 11 April 2025 to discuss the annual update from the Children with Disabilities Team, regulation 44 visits to external children's homes, and updates from Ofsted. The panel was also scheduled to receive verbal updates on the number of children in care and care leavers, proud moments, and Care Day 2025.

April 11, 2025
Combined Fire Authority for County Durham and Darlington Audit and Finance Committee

Combined Fire Authority for County Durham and Darlington Audit and Finance Committee - Thursday 10 April 2025 1.30 pm

The Combined Fire Authority for County Durham and Darlington Audit and Finance Committee met to discuss audit progress, the internal audit plan, and the corporate risk register. The committee approved the Internal Audit Plan for 2025/26, and noted the other reports presented. The committee also reviewed the corporate risk register, and noted an increase to one of the risk scores.

April 10, 2025
Area Planning Committee (Central and East)

Area Planning Committee (Central and East) - Tuesday 8 April 2025 9.30 am

At the Area Planning Committee (Central and East) meeting, councillors approved plans for 33 affordable homes in Seaham, 64 dwellings in Wheatley Hill, and a retrospective application for a parking area in Durham, while a proposal for a dormer bungalow in Sherburn Hill was refused. Councillors also approved a variation to a planning application in High Shincliffe, and two change of use applications to Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) in Gilesgate. Finally, the committee approved a full planning application for an extension to the Durham Community Fire Station.

April 08, 2025
Corporate Overview and Scrutiny Management Board

Corporate Overview and Scrutiny Management Board - Friday 28 March 2025 9.30 am

March 28, 2025

Decisions from Meetings

1 decision

Summary

Meetings Attended: 79

Average per Month: 5.3

Decisions Recorded: 1