Councillor James Stephenson

County Council - Wednesday, 25 March 2026 - 10.00 am

Standards Committee - Thursday 5 March 2026 10.00 am

The Standards Committee of Durham County Council was scheduled to meet on Thursday 5 March 2026 to discuss national trends in local government standards, review updates on the Code of Conduct, and plan the committee's work programme for the upcoming year. The meeting's agenda focused on ensuring high standards of ethical conduct among councillors.

County Planning Committee - Wednesday, 4 March 2026 - 1.00 pm

The County Planning Committee is scheduled to consider a significant outline planning application for a new housing development in Coundon. The committee will also review the minutes from their previous meeting.

Combined Fire Authority for County Durham and Darlington Human Resources Committee - Wednesday 4 March 2026 10.00 am

The Combined Fire Authority for County Durham and Darlington Human Resources Committee was scheduled to meet on Wednesday 4 March 2026 to discuss health and safety performance, sickness absence, the evaluation of a workforce healthcare scheme, and upcoming changes to employment law. The meeting also included an update on employee relations.

County Council - Wednesday 18 February 2026 10.00 am

The Durham County Council meeting on Wednesday 18 February 2026 focused heavily on the council's financial future, with significant decisions made regarding the budget, council tax, and the medium-term financial plan. The council also debated and voted on a motion concerning the re-industrialisation of County Durham and addressed concerns about healthcare provision at Shotley Bridge Hospital.