Councillor Kate Rowland

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.

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.

Combined Fire Authority for County Durham and Darlington - Tuesday 17 February 2026 10.00 am

The Combined Fire Authority for County Durham and Darlington met on Tuesday 17 February 2026 to discuss the upcoming financial year's budget, the Community Risk Management Plan for 2026-2030, and the Pay Policy Statement for 2026/27. The meeting also included updates from various committees and a report on current correspondence.

Standards Assessment Board - Friday, 30 January 2026 - 9.30 am

This meeting has been moved.

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.