Councillor Ian Catchpole

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.

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

The Audit and Finance Committee of the Combined Fire Authority for County Durham and Darlington was scheduled to review the financial performance and risk management of the service. Key discussions were expected to focus on the audit completion report for the year ending March 2025, the statement of accounts for the same period, and the forecast outturn for the current financial year. The committee was also set to consider the 2026/27 budget and the medium-term financial plan, alongside the corporate risk register and the authority's short-term investments and long-term borrowing.

Corporate Overview and Scrutiny Management Board - Friday 23 January 2026 10.00 am

The Corporate Overview and Scrutiny Management Board is scheduled to meet on Friday 23 January 2026 to review the council's financial outturn for the second quarter of the 2025/26 financial year, examine performance management reports, and consider upcoming key decisions. The meeting will also discuss the provisional local government settlement for the Medium Term Financial Plan.

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.

Environment and Sustainable Communities Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Thursday 15 January 2026 10.00 am

The Environment and Sustainable Communities Overview and Scrutiny Committee of County Durham Council was scheduled to discuss a range of environmental and community-focused topics. Key areas of focus included updates on the County Durham Environment Partnership, energy management strategies, financial outturns for the Neighbourhoods and Culture, Sport & Tourism services, and performance against the Council Plan.