Councillor Tracie Smith

County Council - Wednesday 28 January 2026 10.00 am

The Durham County Council meeting scheduled for Wednesday 28 January 2026 was set to cover a range of important local issues, including a motion to revitalise the county's industrial economy and a critical update on healthcare services at Shotley Bridge Hospital. Other key agenda items included the adoption of the Startforth Neighbourhood Plan and an update on the council's corporate governance.

Highways Committee - Friday 19 December 2025 9.30 am

The Highways Committee is scheduled to convene to discuss a range of topics, with a primary focus on an application to modify the Definitive Map and Statement of Public Rights of Way concerning an alleged public footpath in West Rainton.

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.

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.

Highways Committee - Monday 10 November 2025 9.30 am

The Highways Committee of Durham County Council is scheduled to meet on Monday 10 November 2025, to discuss a number of highways-related issues. These include a Definitive Map Modification Order Application relating to a public footpath in West Rainton, a proposed 20mph zone in Gilesgate, and a Traffic Regulation Amendment Order for parking and waiting restrictions in Consett.