Councillor Jan Blakey

Combined Fire Authority for County Durham and Darlington - Friday 19 September 2025 10.00 am

The Combined Fire Authority for County Durham and Darlington met on 19 September 2025 to discuss correspondence, the statement of assurance, and an update from His Majesty's Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire and Rescue Services (HMICFRS). The authority approved the 2024-25 Statement of Assurance.

Combined Fire Authority for County Durham and Darlington Performance Committee - Monday 15 September 2025 10.00 am

The Combined Fire Authority for County Durham and Darlington Performance Committee met to review performance reports for Quarter Four of 2024/25 and Quarter One of 2025/26, and to note letters of appreciation received by the service. Councillors reviewed performance against set targets, comparing it with the previous year's figures, and identified areas needing improvement. The committee also noted the letters of appreciation.

Area Planning Committee (Central and East) - Tuesday 9 September 2025 1.00 pm

The Area Planning Committee (Central and East) met to discuss two planning applications. A mixed-use development including a retail unit and student accommodation at Land South of South College, The Drive, Durham, DH1 3LD was approved, and a change of use application for Bowburn Methodist Church, Ash Terrace, Durham Road, Bowburn, Durham, DH6 5AS to convert it into holiday lets was refused.

Statutory Licensing Sub-Committee - Thursday 4 September 2025 1.00 pm

The Statutory Licensing Sub-Committee met to discuss a single agenda item: an application for the variation of a premises licence for Seaton Supply Stores. The sub-committee is asked to determine the application with a view to promoting the licensing objectives.

Charter Trustees for the City of Durham - Wednesday 16 July 2025 11.30 am

The Charter Trustees for the City of Durham were scheduled to meet to discuss governance, finance, and honorary appointments. The meeting included reviewing and approving the risk assessment for governance arrangements, the annual governance statement, the revenue outturn for the year ending 31 March 2025, the annual return for the year ended 31 March 2025, and honorary freedom arrangements. Councillors were expected to discuss and approve these items.