Richard Bell - Councillor for County Durham

Councillor Richard Bell

Conservative

Email: richard.bell@durham.gov.uk

Council: County Durham

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: Cabinet County Council (Committee Member) Combined Fire Authority for County Durham and Darlington (Committee Member) Combined Fire Authority for County Durham and Darlington Audit and Finance Committee (Committee Member) Chief Officer Appointments Committee Corporate Overview and Scrutiny Management Board (Committee Member, Advisor) Pension Fund Committee (Committee Member) Health and Wellbeing Board Adults, Wellbeing and Health Overview and Scrutiny Committee (Committee Member) Safer and Stronger Communities Overview and Scrutiny Committee (Committee Member)

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Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

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Corporate Overview and Scrutiny Management Board Committee Member

Corporate Overview and Scrutiny Management Board - Monday 1 December 2025 10.00 am

The Corporate Overview and Scrutiny Management Board (COSMB) of County Durham Council convened on 1 December 2025, to discuss a range of topics, including the Local Council Tax Reduction Scheme, the council tax base, and the Medium Term Financial Plan. The board was also scheduled to discuss the County Durham Partnership, the refresh of overview and scrutiny co-optees, and to review recent petitions received by the council.

December 01, 2025
Combined Fire Authority for County Durham and Darlington Audit and Finance Committee Committee Member

Combined Fire Authority for County Durham and Darlington Audit and Finance Committee - Thursday 27 November 2025 10.00 am

The Combined Fire Authority for County Durham and Darlington Audit and Finance Committee are scheduled to meet to discuss the auditor's annual report and strategy, the internal audit charter and progress, governance statements, financial forecasts, and budget plans. The meeting will be held at the County Durham and Darlington Fire and Rescue Service Headquarters.

November 27, 2025
Combined Fire Authority for County Durham and Darlington Committee Member

Strategic Planning Day, Combined Fire Authority for County Durham and Darlington - Friday 21 November 2025 10.00 am

November 21, 2025
Adults, Wellbeing and Health Overview and Scrutiny Committee Committee Member

Adults, Wellbeing and Health Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Monday 17 November 2025 9.30 am

The Adults, Wellbeing and Health Overview and Scrutiny Committee were scheduled to discuss the Adult Social Care Service Improvement Plan, winter planning, NHS dentistry and the Healthwatch County Durham Annual Report. Representatives from the County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust (CDDFT) and the North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board (ICB) were expected to be in attendance to deliver presentations.

November 17, 2025
Safer and Stronger Communities Overview and Scrutiny Committee Committee Member

Safer and Stronger Communities Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Thursday 30 October 2025 9.30 am

The Safer and Stronger Communities Overview and Scrutiny Committee were scheduled to meet to discuss hate crime, drug and alcohol misuse, community protection services and the council's performance against strategic objectives. The meeting was also scheduled to include a review of the minutes from the previous meeting.

October 30, 2025

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Summary

Meetings Attended: 97

Average per Month: 3.9

Decisions Recorded: 0