Councillor Michael Stead

Corporate Overview and Scrutiny Management Board - Thursday 4 September 2025 9.30 am

The Corporate Overview and Scrutiny Management Board (COSMB) met on 4 September 2025, to discuss a range of topics including a review of the Local Council Tax Reduction Scheme, the council's financial outturn, performance management reporting, and scrutiny development. The board also received updates on petitions and key decisions.

Pension Fund Committee - Thursday 4 September 2025 1.30 pm

The Pension Fund Committee for Durham County Council convened a meeting to address various items, including the overall value and performance of pension fund investments, updates on regulatory matters, and a review of key policy documents. The committee also planned to discuss the internal audit plan and the pension fund administration strategy. Some of these items were scheduled to be discussed in private due to the confidential nature of the information.

Corporate Overview and Scrutiny Management Board - Thursday 31 July 2025 2.00 pm

The Corporate Overview and Scrutiny Management Board were scheduled to meet to discuss the Reform Interim Priorities and Council Plan. The report pack included a recommendation to note the proposed framework as the interim strategic direction of the council’s priorities, and to contribute to the consultation of the proposed framework to inform the development on a new council plan for 2025-2030. This plan is intended to reflect the priorities of the new administration following the local elections in May 2025.

Special, Area Planning Committee (South and West) - Monday 28 July 2025 1.00 pm

The Area Planning Committee (South and West) met to consider four planning applications. These included proposals for a housing development in Leeholme, the construction of an office and storage building in Wolsingham, and the conversion of outbuildings at Poppy Cottage in Romaldkirk.

Area Planning Committee (South and West) - Thursday 17 July 2025 1.00 pm

The Area Planning Committee (South and West) convened to consider several planning applications, including the conversion of a listed church into flats, the change of use of a dwelling to a children's home, and a residential development. The committee was scheduled to review reports and assess the merits of each application against local and national planning policies.