Councillor John Cook

Safer and Stronger Communities Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Thursday 30 October 2025 9.30 am

The Safer and Stronger Communities Overview and Scrutiny Committee were scheduled to meet to discuss hate crime, drug and alcohol misuse, community protection services and the council's performance against strategic objectives. The meeting was also scheduled to include a review of the minutes from the previous meeting.

Special Meeting, Environment and Sustainable Communities Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday 29 October 2025 9.30 am

The Environment and Sustainable Communities Overview and Scrutiny Committee was scheduled to discuss council land management, including corporate property and land, as well as the management of woodland, parks and amenity land. Councillors were expected to note the information provided in the presentations.

Corporate Overview and Scrutiny Management Board - Friday 24 October 2025 9.30 am

The Corporate Overview and Scrutiny Management Board met to discuss the Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000, the Adult and Health Services Annual Statutory Representations Report, the Digital Strategy, and the Workforce Strategy.

County Council - Wednesday 22 October 2025 10.00 am

Durham County Council convened on 22 October 2025, addressing key issues such as an amendment to the member code of conduct regarding freedom of expression, the adoption of the Middridge neighbourhood plan, and the County Durham Youth Justice Service's plan for 2025-26.

Special (Joint meeting with Environment and Sustainable Communities Overview and Scrutiny Committee), Economy and Enterprise Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Monday 13 October 2025 1.30 pm

This was a special joint meeting of the Economy and Enterprise Overview and Scrutiny Committee and the Environment and Sustainable Communities Overview and Scrutiny Committee. The main item for discussion was a report and presentation on fuel poverty in County Durham. Councillors were expected to comment on the report and presentation, and to consider receiving a further update on fuel poverty at a future meeting.