Councillor Christine Blatchford

Pension Fund Committee - Friday 5 December 2025 10.00 am

The Pension Fund Committee for Durham County Council convened on Friday, 5 December 2025, to address a range of topics, including the overall value and performance of pension fund investments, regulatory updates, and a review of the fund's risk management and policy statements. The committee was also scheduled to discuss the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) improvements regarding access and protections. Some items, dealing with exempt or confidential information, were scheduled to be discussed in private.

Corporate Overview and Scrutiny Management Board - Monday 1 December 2025 10.00 am

The Corporate Overview and Scrutiny Management Board (COSMB) of County Durham Council convened on 1 December 2025, to discuss a range of topics, including the Local Council Tax Reduction Scheme, the council tax base, and the Medium Term Financial Plan. The board was also scheduled to discuss the County Durham Partnership, the refresh of overview and scrutiny co-optees, and to review recent petitions received by the council.

Combined Fire Authority for County Durham and Darlington Audit and Finance Committee - Thursday 27 November 2025 10.00 am

The Combined Fire Authority for County Durham and Darlington Audit and Finance Committee are scheduled to meet to discuss the auditor's annual report and strategy, the internal audit charter and progress, governance statements, financial forecasts, and budget plans. The meeting will be held at the County Durham and Darlington Fire and Rescue Service Headquarters.

Audit Committee - Wednesday 26 November 2025 9.30 am

The Audit Committee of Durham County Council convened on 26 November 2025, at County Hall, Durham to discuss a range of reports covering governance, risk management, audit findings, and financial performance. Items on the agenda included presentations and reports from the Corporate Director of Resources, the Director of Legal and Democratic Services, and the external auditor. A key focus was the review and approval of the council's audited statement of accounts for the year ended 31 March 2025.

Special, Economy and Enterprise Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday 25 November 2025 9.30 am

The Economy and Enterprise Overview and Scrutiny Committee were scheduled to discuss houses in multiple occupation (HMOs) and the Supported Housing Improvement Programme (SHIP). The committee was expected to review the council's powers to regulate HMOs, and to receive an update on the SHIP, which aims to improve standards in non-commissioned supported housing.