Councillor Chris Foote-Wood

Economy and Enterprise Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Monday, 2 March 2026 - 10.00 am

The Economy and Enterprise Overview and Scrutiny Committee of Durham County Council was scheduled to discuss a range of significant topics, including updates on major programmes and projects, strategic employment sites, and a review of the housing allocations policy. The committee was also set to receive the Quarter Two 2025/26 Performance Management Report.

Safer and Stronger Communities Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Monday, 23 February 2026 - 10.00 am

The Safer and Stronger Communities Overview and Scrutiny Committee was scheduled to discuss the County Durham and Darlington Fire and Rescue Service's Community Risk Management Plan, an update on probation services in County Durham, and the Quarter Two 2025/26 performance management report.

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.

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.

Special Joint Meeting with Economy and Enterprise Overview and Scrutiny Committee, Environment and Sustainable Communities Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday 11 February 2026 1.30 pm

A joint meeting of the Environment and Sustainable Communities Overview and Scrutiny Committee and the Economy and Enterprise Overview and Scrutiny Committee was scheduled to discuss battery energy storage systems and solar energy. The committees were to be updated on the national and local policy context surrounding these technologies and consider their implications for the future County Durham Plan.