Councillor Jan Blakey

Special, Statutory Licensing Sub-Committee - Friday 17 October 2025 9.30 am

The Statutory Licensing Sub-Committee of Durham County Council met to consider an application for the review of a premises licence. The meeting was scheduled to discuss a review of the licence for CroBar in Barnard Castle following an application from Durham Constabulary. Councillors Jan Blakey, Matt Burnard, Steven Franklin and John Kinvig were scheduled to attend the meeting.

General Licensing and Registration Sub-Committee (1) - Wednesday 15 October 2025 1.00 pm

The General Licensing and Registration Sub-Committee (1) of Durham County Council met on 15 October 2025. Councillors were scheduled to discuss a new application for a joint Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Driver Licence, as well as review the minutes from their previous meeting. The meeting was scheduled to include a closed session to discuss the application.

Appeals and Complaints Sub-Committee - Thursday 2 October 2025 10.00 am

The Appeals and Complaints Sub-Committee of County Durham Council met on 2 October 2025, at County Hall, Durham. Councillor Mark Rowney and other members of the Appeals and Complaints Sub-Committee were scheduled to consider an appeal from Neighbourhoods and Environment. It was also scheduled that a resolution would be made about excluding the public from the meeting during the discussion of items containing exempt information.

Special, Statutory Licensing Sub-Committee - Thursday 25 September 2025 9.30 am

The Statutory Licensing Sub-Committee convened to consider an application for a summary licence review of CroBar at 14 Horsemarket, Barnard Castle. The review was initiated following a certificate issued by a senior police officer, asserting the premises' association with serious crime. Councillors T Robson, J Blakey, L Brown and M Burnard were scheduled to attend the meeting.

Central Durham Crematorium Joint Committee - Wednesday 24 September 2025 2.00 pm

The Central Durham Crematorium Joint Committee met to discuss financial monitoring, performance, and future budget strategies for the crematorium. A key topic was the proposed increase in cremation fees and how this would impact the budget and services offered. The committee also considered updates to the risk register and internal audit processes.