Councillor Paul Mountford

General Licensing and Registration Sub-Committee (1) - Wednesday 15 October 2025 1.00 pm

The General Licensing and Registration Sub-Committee (1) of Durham County Council met on 15 October 2025. Councillors were scheduled to discuss a new application for a joint Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Driver Licence, as well as review the minutes from their previous meeting. The meeting was scheduled to include a closed session to discuss the application.

Highways Committee - Monday 13 October 2025 9.30 am

The Highways Committee of Durham County Council met on 13 October 2025 to discuss proposed changes to traffic regulation orders in several locations. The meeting was scheduled to address objections received during consultations on amendments to parking and waiting restrictions in Kyo, Annfield Plain, Greencroft, Catchgate, Harelaw, and Dipton, as well as in Bishop Auckland. Councillors were asked to decide, in principle, whether the Traffic Regulation Orders should be made.

Adults, Wellbeing and Health Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday 30 September 2025 9.30 am

Here is a summary of the scheduled discussions for the Adults, Wellbeing and Health Overview and Scrutiny Committee meeting on 30 September 2025.

Central Durham Crematorium Joint Committee - Wednesday 24 September 2025 2.00 pm

The Central Durham Crematorium Joint Committee met to discuss financial monitoring, performance, and future budget strategies for the crematorium. A key topic was the proposed increase in cremation fees and how this would impact the budget and services offered. The committee also considered updates to the risk register and internal audit processes.

Area Planning Committee (South and West) - Thursday 18 September 2025 1.00 pm

The Area Planning Committee (South and West) met on 18 September 2025, to discuss planning applications in the region. Councillors approved plans to demolish buildings on Market Place in Bishop Auckland to make way for a 59-bed hotel, and also approved advertisement and listed building consent for Central Buildings in Staindrop.