Councillor Saffron Sims-Brydon

County Council - Wednesday 10 December 2025 12.00 pm

The Durham County Council convened an extraordinary meeting to consider the conferment of the title of Honorary Alderman or Honorary Alderwoman upon deserving former councillors. The report pack outlined the criteria for eligibility and listed the former councillors who met those requirements.

County Council - Wednesday 10 December 2025 10.00 am

Durham County Council is scheduled to meet to discuss a range of issues, including the Local Council Tax Reduction Scheme, treasury management, and public health. Councillors will also consider motions on waste incineration, poverty among the terminally ill, and support for local farmers.

Durham Family Panel - Friday 28 November 2025 9.30 am

The Durham Family Panel convened on Friday 28 November 2025 to review a range of reports and updates concerning children's services. Key discussions were scheduled to cover the annual performance of the Independent Reviewing Officer Service, the ERASE team's work on exploitation and missing children, and the Keeping Families Together initiative. Updates were also anticipated from the Children in Care Council (CiCC) and the Independent Visitor Service.

Area Planning Committee (South and West) - Thursday 20 November 2025 1.00 pm

The Area Planning Committee (South and West) met to consider planning applications in the Durham area. The committee was scheduled to review an application to convert a residential property into a children's home, and another to expand a caravan site.

Children and Young People's Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Thursday 13 November 2025 9.30 am

The Children and Young People's Overview and Scrutiny Committee were scheduled to discuss home to school transport, elective home education, and child poverty in County Durham. The committee was expected to note reports on these topics, and provide comments to inform future priorities.