Councillor David Boyes

Police and Crime Panel - Thursday 27 June 2024 1.30 pm

The Police and Crime Panel of County Durham Council met to discuss updates on the vetting process and acceptable policing behaviours, quarterly performance, and the impact of asylum seekers on local communities. Key decisions included noting the vetting process report and the quarterly performance report.

County Council - Wednesday 26 June 2024 10.00 am

Durham County Council's meeting on 26 June 2024 covered a range of topics, including the appointment of independent members to the Audit Committee, the annual review of the Constitution, and the allocation of seats to political groups. Key decisions included the approval of changes to the Constitution and the appointment of three independent members to the Audit Committee.

Area Planning Committee (South and West) - Thursday 20 June 2024 10.00 am

This meeting has been cancelled.

Highways Committee - Monday 17 June 2024 9.30 am

The Highways Committee of County Durham Council met on Monday 17 June 2024 to discuss significant traffic calming measures on Pemberton Road in Benfieldside and the withdrawal of a modification application for Footpath 21 in West Rainton. The committee resolved to endorse the traffic calming proposal in principle, setting aside objections, while the modification application was withdrawn due to insufficient evidence.

County Planning Committee - Wednesday 5 June 2024 10.00 am

The meeting focused on a single planning application for the development of a holiday and visitor accommodation site at Akrem Lodge, Staindrop Road, West Auckland. The application was discussed in detail, including its potential economic benefits and concerns about landscape impact and highway safety. The committee ultimately approved the application.