Councillor Matt Burnard

Special, Statutory Licensing Sub-Committee - Tuesday 15 July 2025 9.30 am

The Statutory Licensing Sub-Committee of Durham County Council met to consider an application for a summary licence review of the Barnard Castle Working Men's Club & Institute, following a report of serious crime and disorder. The sub-committee was scheduled to consider the immediate suspension of the premises licence and the removal of the designated premises supervisor (DPS). At a full review hearing, the police will seek to have the premises licence revoked.

General Licensing and Registration Sub-Committee (2) - Tuesday 15 July 2025 1.00 pm

The General Licensing and Registration Sub-Committee (2) of Durham County Council met on 15 July 2025 to consider the ongoing suitability of a hackney carriage driver, an application to be licensed as a joint hackney carriage and private hire driver, and the ongoing suitability of a private hire driver and private hire operator. The Sub-Committee also reviewed the minutes of their previous meeting.

Safer and Stronger Communities Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Monday 30 June 2025 9.30 am

The Safer and Stronger Communities Overview and Scrutiny Committee were scheduled to meet to discuss road safety, the Safe Durham Partnership, and a performance management report. They were also expected to refresh their work programme for the coming year.

Central Durham Crematorium Joint Committee - Friday 27 June 2025 2.00 pm

The Central Durham Crematorium Joint Committee met to discuss a mid-year increase to cremation fees, the annual governance statement, and the revenue outturn for the financial year. Members were also scheduled to discuss a review of the committee's constitution and a forward plan for the coming year. In addition, the committee was expected to review a quarterly performance and operational report.

Statutory Licensing Sub-Committee - Tuesday 24 June 2025 1.00 pm

The Statutory Licensing Sub-Committee was scheduled to convene to address a new premises licence application and a personal licence application, as well as review minutes from previous meetings. The main focus was to be on the application for a premises licence for Chalkies Sports Bar. Additionally, the sub-committee was to review minutes from meetings held on 25 March 2025 and 8 April 2025.