Councillor Mark Rowney

County Council - Wednesday 10 December 2025 12.00 pm

The Durham County Council convened an extraordinary meeting to consider the conferment of the title of Honorary Alderman or Honorary Alderwoman upon deserving former councillors. The report pack outlined the criteria for eligibility and listed the former councillors who met those requirements.

County Council - Wednesday 10 December 2025 10.00 am

Durham County Council is scheduled to meet to discuss a range of issues, including the Local Council Tax Reduction Scheme, treasury management, and public health. Councillors will also consider motions on waste incineration, poverty among the terminally ill, and support for local farmers.

Pension Fund Committee - Friday 5 December 2025 10.00 am

The Pension Fund Committee meeting scheduled for 5 December 2025 was set to cover a range of financial and regulatory matters concerning the Durham County Council Pension Fund. Key discussions were expected to include the overall value and performance of the fund's investments, the annual report and accounts, and updates on regulatory changes affecting the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).

Standards Committee - Monday 1 December 2025 1.00 pm

The Standards Committee of Durham County Council met to discuss updates to the code of conduct, national standards, and the appointment of new members to the committee. The committee was also scheduled to discuss strengthening the standards and conduct framework for local authorities in England.

Special, Economy and Enterprise Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday 25 November 2025 9.30 am

The Economy and Enterprise Overview and Scrutiny Committee of County Durham Council met on Tuesday 25 November 2025 to discuss Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) and the Supported Housing Improvement Programme (SHIP). The meeting's agenda included reports and presentations on both topics, outlining the council's current powers, challenges, and proposed strategies.