Councillor George Anderson

Special, Children and Young People's Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Friday 10 October 2025 9.30 am

The Children and Young People's Overview and Scrutiny Committee convened to discuss Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) in County Durham. The agenda included a report from John Pearce, Corporate Director Children & Young People's Services, and a presentation covering various aspects of SEND in the area. The committee was expected to review the current state of SEND support, demand, and the local and national frameworks guiding these services.

Audit Committee - Monday 29 September 2025 9.30 am

The Audit Committee of Durham County Council met on 29 September 2025 to discuss governance arrangements, risk management, and audit findings. Items on the agenda included the Oracle Fusion project, the Annual Governance Statement, and health and safety performance. The committee was also scheduled to discuss compliance with international auditing standards and receive updates from the external auditor and the internal audit service.

Mountsett Crematorium Joint Committee - Friday 26 September 2025 9.30 am

The Mountsett Crematorium Joint Committee met to discuss the annual external audit, a performance and operational report, and a budget strategy report. Also on the agenda was the approval of an internal audit charter and the provision of internal audit services for 2026-29. Councillors were also scheduled to review the risk register and financial monitoring report.

Children and Young People's Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Monday 22 September 2025 9.30 am

The Children and Young People's Overview and Scrutiny Committee were scheduled to meet to discuss the inspection of local authority children's services, an overview of public health services, and financial reports. The committee was also expected to review the latest performance management report.

Audit Committee - Thursday 31 July 2025 9.30 am

The Audit Committee of Durham County Council was scheduled to meet on Thursday 31 July 2025 to discuss several key items, including the Bishop Auckland Towns Fund, the council's Internal Audit Strategy, and the Annual Governance Statement. The committee was also expected to review the council's 'going concern status' and the statement of accounts for the year ended 31 March 2025.