Councillor Michael Stead

Economy and Enterprise Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday 18 December 2024 9.30 am

This meeting will include discussions about the Council's housing strategy, and will provide an update on the Supported Housing Improvement Programme and the Council House Delivery Programme. Councillors will also be asked to note the latest financial forecast for the Regeneration, Economy and Growth directorate, and will be asked to note the minutes of a previous meeting.

Pension Fund Committee - Tuesday 17 December 2024 10.00 am

This meeting will focus on how the investments of the Pension Fund are performing, on the Pension Fund's accounts and a review of the regulatory landscape for pensions. It will also receive feedback from the Local Pension Board, consider a report on responsible investment at Border to Coast Pensions Partnership (BCPP)[^1], and receive a briefing on the government’s recent consultation on proposed future changes to the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).

Area Planning Committee (South and West) - Thursday 12 December 2024 10.00 am

This meeting was scheduled to include a discussion of a planning application for a change of use of a dwelling to a children's home in Trimdon Station.

County Council - Wednesday 11 December 2024 10.00 am

Corporate Overview and Scrutiny Management Board - Monday 9 December 2024 1.00 pm

The meeting covered a wide range of topics including a review of performance reports and updates on the Council’s financial position. It also included a report on the development of Local Network arrangements to replace Area Action Partnerships.