Councillor Ian Cross

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

Area Planning Committee (North) - Thursday 29 January 2026 1.00 pm

The Area Planning Committee (North) is scheduled to meet to discuss planning applications and the minutes of their previous meeting. The main item for consideration is an application concerning a property in South Moor.

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.

Central Durham Crematorium Joint Committee - Wednesday 28 January 2026 5.00 pm

The Central Durham Crematorium Joint Committee is scheduled to meet on Wednesday 28 January 2026 to discuss a range of financial and operational matters for the upcoming year. Key topics include the crematorium's performance, financial monitoring, support services, fees and charges, and the revenue and capital budgets for 2026/27. The committee will also review the Internal Audit Charter.

Special Joint Meeting with Economy and Enterprise Overview and Scrutiny Committee, Environment and Sustainable Communities Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday 20 January 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 the progress and challenges of the Leisure Transformation Programme. The meeting's agenda included an update on the programme's delivery, key challenges encountered, and performance outcomes.