Councillor Tim Robson

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.

Statutory Licensing Sub-Committee - Wednesday 10 December 2025 1.00 pm

The Statutory Licensing Sub-Committee of Durham County Council met on 10 December 2025 to discuss a premises licence application. The Sub-Committee was scheduled to discuss an application for a new premises licence for Londis West Rainton. They were also scheduled to confirm the minutes of meetings held on 22 October, 4 November and 13 November 2025.

Safer and Stronger Communities Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Monday 8 December 2025 9.30 am

The Safer and Stronger Communities Overview and Scrutiny Committee were scheduled to discuss updates on counter-terrorism, domestic abuse and CCTV in County Durham. The committee was also due to review the minutes from their meeting held on 30 October 2025.

Special, Statutory Licensing Sub-Committee - Monday 8 December 2025 11.00 am

The Statutory Licensing Sub-Committee met to consider a representation made by Mr Duncan Craig, barrister for the premises licence holder, against interim steps imposed on Quinns Inn, Spennymoor following a summary review application by Durham Constabulary. The interim steps, which took immediate effect on 26 November 2025, consisted of the removal of Mrs Susan Ellis as the Designated Premises Supervisor and the suspension of the premises licence. The sub-committee was asked to determine whether to withdraw or modify the interim steps, considering their appropriateness for promoting the licensing objectives[^2].

Special, Statutory Licensing Sub-Committee - Wednesday 26 November 2025 2.30 pm

The Statutory Licensing Sub-Committee of County Durham Council convened to consider an application for a summary licence review. The application was made in relation to Quinns Inn in Spennymoor, and the report pack included a briefing paper on the matter. Councillors Steven Franklin, Tim Robson and Robbie Rodiss were scheduled to be in attendance.