Councillor Brian Quirey

Special Meeting, Environment and Sustainable Communities Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday 29 October 2025 9.30 am

The Environment and Sustainable Communities Overview and Scrutiny Committee was scheduled to discuss council land management, including corporate property and land, as well as the management of woodland, parks and amenity land. Councillors were expected to note the information provided in the presentations.

Corporate Overview and Scrutiny Management Board - Friday 24 October 2025 9.30 am

The Corporate Overview and Scrutiny Management Board met to discuss the Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000, the Adult and Health Services Annual Statutory Representations Report, the Digital Strategy, and the Workforce Strategy.

County Council - Wednesday 22 October 2025 10.00 am

The County Council meeting on 22 October 2025 saw the approval of a new Council Plan for 2025-2030, which outlines the council's priorities and ambitions for the next five years. A significant debate also took place regarding an amendment to the Member Code of Conduct concerning freedom of expression, which was ultimately carried.

Special, County Planning Committee - Monday 20 October 2025 1.00 pm

The County Planning Committee met to discuss two planning applications. Councillors approved the application for 137 homes in Wheatley Hill, and approved the application for 79 homes in Pelton.

Special, Standards Committee - Wednesday 15 October 2025 1.00 pm

The Standards Committee of County Durham Council was scheduled to meet to discuss updates to the Procedure for Member Code of Conduct Complaints. The proposed changes included introducing a Standards Assessment Board, offering informal resolutions to code of conduct breaches, and clarifying the process for handling complaints. The committee was also expected to discuss delegating authority to the Director of Legal and Democratic Services to make minor amendments to the procedure.