Councillor Dawn Bellingham

County Planning Committee - Wednesday 4 February 2026 1.00 pm

The County Planning Committee is scheduled to consider two significant planning applications at its upcoming meeting. These include a proposal for the erection of 105 new homes in Thornley and an application for the continued extraction of limestone and sand at a quarry near Durham, alongside the importation of inert material for restoration.

Police and Crime Panel - Tuesday 3 February 2026 10.00 am

The Police and Crime Panel is scheduled to consider the Police and Crime Commissioner's proposed precept for the upcoming financial year, alongside reports on rural crime and the work of the Victims' Champions. The panel will also receive an update on complaints and review its work programme.

County Council - Wednesday 28 January 2026 10.00 am

The Durham County Council is scheduled to meet on Wednesday 28 January 2026, with a number of key reports and motions on the agenda. Discussions are expected to cover the adoption of the Startforth Neighbourhood Plan, an updated Local Code of Corporate Governance, and a motion calling for the restoration of overnight urgent care services at Shotley Bridge Hospital.

Combined Fire Authority for County Durham and Darlington Audit and Finance Committee - Tuesday 27 January 2026 10.00 am

The Combined Fire Authority for County Durham and Darlington Audit and Finance Committee is scheduled to consider its financial position and future planning. The meeting's agenda includes a review of the audit completion report for the year ending March 2025, the statement of accounts for the same period, and the corporate risk register. Discussions are also planned regarding the forecast outturn for 2025/26, short-term investments and long-term borrowing, and the budget and medium-term financial plan for 2026/27.

Combined Fire Authority for County Durham and Darlington - Monday 19 January 2026 10.00 am

The Combined Fire Authority for County Durham and Darlington was scheduled to meet on Monday 19 January 2026 to discuss a range of operational, financial, and strategic matters. Key topics included the evaluation of the 2025 Bonfire Campaign, the State of Fire Report from His Majesty's Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services (HMICFRS), and updates from various committees and Member Champions.