This was a special joint meeting of the Economy and Enterprise Overview and Scrutiny Committee and the Environment and Sustainable Communities Overview and Scrutiny Committee. The main item for discussion was a report and presentation on fuel poverty in Cou...
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Economy and Enterprise Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Monday 15 September 2025 9.30 am
The Economy and Enterprise Overview and Scrutiny Committee met on 15 September 2025, and members reviewed the work of the County Durham Economic Partnership, the progress of Strategic Place Plans, the council's financial performance, and the latest performa...
Economy and Enterprise Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Friday 4 July 2025 9.30 am
The Economy and Enterprise Overview and Scrutiny Committee were scheduled to meet to discuss the Regeneration, Economy and Growth service grouping, the 2024/25 performance management report, and to refresh the committee's work programme for 2025/26. The com...
Economy and Enterprise Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Monday 3 March 2025 9.30 am
27 attendees · 10 documents · 0 media files
Special, Economy and Enterprise Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday 25 February 2025 9.30 am
23 attendees · 10 documents · 0 media files
Economy and Enterprise Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday 18 December 2024 9.30 am
This meeting will include discussions about the Council's housing strategy, and will provide an update on the Supported Housing Improvement Programme and the Council House Delivery Programme. Councillors will also be asked to note the latest financial forec...
Economy and Enterprise Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Monday 4 November 2024 9.30 am
29 attendees · 16 documents · 0 media files
Economy and Enterprise Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday 11 September 2024 9.30 am
27 attendees · 10 documents · 0 media files
About
The Economy and Enterprise Overview and Scrutiny Committee examines and reviews the council's work on economic development and business support, aligning with the 'Altogether Wealthier' priority. It scrutinises decisions and performance related to the local economy, aiming to improve outcomes for residents and businesses in County Durham. The committee's role is to provide recommendations and hold the executive to account, rather than making direct executive decisions.
Members
Andrew Harrison
· Chair
Kenny Hope
· Vice-Chair
Bill Moist
· Member
Brian Quirey
· Member
Chris Foote-Wood
· Member
Christine Blatchford
· Member
David Freeman
· Member
Elizabeth Scott
· Member
Ian Cross
· Member
James Pickard
· Member
John Cook
· Member
John Cottier
· Member
John Grant
· Member
Priscilla Elmer
· Member
Stephen Bowron
· Member
Steve Biggs
· Member