Councillor James Stephenson

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 new dwellings in Thornley and an application for the continued extraction and restoration of a quarry near Durham.

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 - 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.

Highways Committee - Friday 19 December 2025 9.30 am

The Highways Committee is scheduled to convene to discuss a range of topics, with a primary focus on an application to modify the Definitive Map and Statement of Public Rights of Way concerning an alleged public footpath in West Rainton.

County Council - Wednesday 10 December 2025 12.00 pm

The Durham County Council convened an extraordinary meeting to consider the conferment of the title of Honorary Alderman or Honorary Alderwoman upon deserving former councillors. The report pack outlined the criteria for eligibility and listed the former councillors who met those requirements.