The County Council meeting on Wednesday 21 October 2026 addressed a range of significant issues, including the adoption of the Durham Family Panel Annual Report, updates on political balance and committee seat allocations, and proposals for the Local Council Tax Reduction Scheme. Key discussions also focused on the County Durham Youth Justice Plan, the Health and Wellbeing Board's annual report, and motions concerning housing development and the procurement of accommodation for asylum seekers.

Durham Family Panel Annual Report 2025-26

The Council endorsed the Durham Family Panel Annual Report for 2025-26. This report, developed with input from young people, highlights the council's commitment to corporate parenting and improving outcomes for children in care and care leavers. The report detailed progress in areas such as fostering services, kinship care, and support for young people with disabilities, as well as initiatives like the Show You Care campaign and the Weekenders programme. Young people from the Children in Care Council (CICC) and Care Leavers Forum played a significant role in shaping services, with their feedback influencing training, policy, and the development of new facilities like the Family Time building. Proud moments celebrated included young people's achievements in education, arts, and sports, and the national recognition of the Experts by Experience group.

Update to Political Balance and Allocation of Seats

The Council discussed and agreed to the proposed allocation of seats on committees to reflect recent changes in the council's political make-up and the introduction of the Planning and Infrastructure Act 2025. The Director of Legal and Democratic Services presented a report outlining the legislative requirements and principles for allocating seats, ensuring proportionality to the number of members in each political group. Discussions addressed the treatment of unaligned members and the application of the majority principle on committees. Ultimately, the Council agreed to the recommendations set out in the report, which included the allocation of seats across various committees and sub-committees, with effect from 31 October 2026.

Local Council Tax Reduction Scheme Proposals for 2027/28

The Council considered proposals for the Local Council Tax Reduction Scheme (LCTRS) for 2027/28. The report noted that the working-age scheme, which had been revised in April 2026 to include an income-banded model and cap maximum support at 90%, had been in place for only six months. As the full impact of these changes was still being evaluated, the recommendation was to roll over the current working-age scheme unchanged for 2027/28, with only the income bands being uprated in line with the National Living Wage increase. This approach was described as prudent and responsible, allowing time for a full evaluation to inform future decisions. Debates highlighted concerns about the impact of the changes on vulnerable residents, with questions raised about the council's debt management measures and whether anyone was slipping through the net. The Corporate Director of Resources assured members that a comprehensive package of support was in place and that the demand on welfare assistance schemes was in line with expectations. Ultimately, the Council agreed to the recommendations to continue the current scheme for 2027/28.

Report of the Audit Committee

The Chair of the Audit Committee, Councillor Tom Redmond, presented the committee's annual report for the period September 2025 to August 2026. The report detailed the committee's work in overseeing corporate and financial governance, risk management, and internal controls. Key areas examined included the Oracle Fusion project, company governance arrangements, sufficiency of placements for children in care, the Aykley Heads joint venture, and the Toft Hill bypass. The committee also reviewed the final statement of accounts and received updates on corporate fraud and internal audit work. The Council noted the report and the work undertaken by the Audit Committee.

County Durham Youth Justice Service, Youth Justice Plan 2026–2027

The Corporate Director of Children and Young People's Services presented the County Durham Youth Justice Plan for 2026-2027, a statutory requirement under the Crime and Disorder Act 1998. The plan outlines a multi-agency approach to preventing offending, reducing re-offending, and improving outcomes for children, victims, and communities. Councillor Cathy Hunt, Portfolio Holder for Children and Young People's Services, moved the recommendations, highlighting the plan's Child First approach and its focus on addressing the causes of offending. The plan detailed four local priorities: embedding Child First practice, increasing pro-social opportunities, delivering high-quality victim work, and strengthening assessment and planning. The Council agreed to endorse the plan and its strategic priorities.

Health and Wellbeing Board Annual Report 2025/26

The Director of Public Health presented the Health and Wellbeing Board's Annual Report for 2025/26. The report detailed progress against the four key priorities of the Joint Local Health and Wellbeing Strategy: Making Smoking History, Enabling Healthy Weight for All, Improving Mental Health, Resilience and Wellbeing, and Reducing Alcohol Harms. Councillor Howard Brown, Portfolio Holder for Adult and Health Services, spoke in support of the report, highlighting the positive impact of the council's holistic approach to care and the insights gained from the adult health and wellbeing survey. The report also provided updates on work related to sexual health, oral health, and gambling-related harms. The Council was asked to note the work undertaken and endorse the report.

Motions on Notice

Several motions were debated and voted upon:

• Councillor E Scott's motion on stalled housing developments: This motion called for stronger government powers to tackle stalled developments and land banking, urging the government to consider measures such as use it or lose it planning permissions, financial penalties for delays, compulsory purchase orders, and powers to transfer stalled sites to alternative developers. After considerable debate, including discussions on the accuracy of the motion's claims regarding existing legislation and the potential for leaking sensitive location data, the motion was carried with 44 votes in favour, 14 against, and 4 abstentions.

• Councillor D Bellingham's motion on asylum seeker accommodation: This motion expressed concern over the lack of transparency from the government and its contractors regarding the procurement and placement of accommodation for asylum seekers in County Durham. It called for full disclosure of data, an immediate halt to further procurement until information was provided, and for the Leader of the Council to write to the Home Secretary. An amendment proposed by Councillor Rooney, focusing on transparency, consultation, and proper planning, was defeated. Following further debate, Councillor Bellingham's original motion was carried with 49 votes in favour, 14 against, and 4 abstentions.

• Councillor M Wilkes' motion on Aykley Woods Nature Reserve: This motion requested the Cabinet to immediately remove Aykley Woods Nature Reserve from the County Durham Plan scoping consultation. The motion was not carried.

• Councillor R Bell's motion on energy policy: This motion criticised government energy policy and called for amendments to the National Policy Planning Framework, cessation of contracts paying operators for unused electricity, and a focus on offshore wind, domestic premises, and brownfield sites. The motion was not carried.

• Councillor P Molloy's motion on celebrating English culture: This motion proposed celebrating the 1,100th anniversary of the Kingdom of England and English culture by flying a Golden Wyvern flag and ring-fencing budgets for St. George's Day celebrations. The motion was not carried.

• Councillor A Gray's motion on 'Daft as a Brush' ambulances: This motion requested that 'Daft as a Brush Cancer Patient Care' ambulances be allowed to use bus lanes in County Durham. The motion was carried.

Questions from Members

Councillor Foote-Wood asked about traffic and noise concerns on Newgate, Barnard Castle, and requested a meeting with residents and council officials. Councillor McGuinness, Portfolio Holder for Rural, Farming and Transport, responded that while the council was committed to highway safety, the proposed restrictions and speed limit extensions had been assessed and were not considered appropriate based on national legislation and evidence. Councillor McGuinness agreed to meet with Councillor Foote-Wood to explain the refusal.

Councillor Wilkes questioned whether the Leader and Cabinet checked Council-owned land submitted for housing in the County Durham Plan review for appropriateness. Councillor Husband, Leader of the Council, confirmed that the Leader and Cabinet were not directly involved in the Call for Sites exercise, but would work with officers to understand site suitability. Councillor Wilkes raised concerns about specific sites, including Aykley Heads Nature Reserve, Villa Real School, and Thrislington Woods, and whether the council or officers and developers were driving decisions. The Chair reminded members that the County Durham Plan was still out for consultation and that stirring up public concern was inappropriate.

Appointments to Chairs and Vice-Chairs of Committees

Nominations were put forward for various committee chairs and vice-chairs. Following debate and voting, several nominations, including those for Chairs of Adults, Wellbeing and Health, Economy and Enterprise, and Environment and Sustainable Communities Overview and Scrutiny Committees, as well as Vice-Chair of Appeals and Complaints, and Vice-Chair of Planning and Highways Committee, did not pass. Councillor Brown's nominations for committee chairs were carried.

Questions from Members

Councillor Foote-Wood raised concerns about traffic, noise, and heavy goods vehicles on Newgate in Barnard Castle, requesting a meeting with residents and council officials. Councillor McGuinness, Portfolio Holder for Rural, Farming and Transport, stated that while the council was committed to highway safety, the proposed measures had been assessed and were not deemed appropriate. He agreed to meet with Councillor Foote-Wood to explain the decision.

Councillor Wilkes questioned the process for checking the appropriateness of Council-owned land submitted for housing in the County Durham Plan review. Councillor Husband, Leader of the Council, clarified that the Leader and Cabinet were not directly involved in the Call for Sites process but would work with officers on site suitability. Councillor Wilkes raised specific concerns about Aykley Heads Nature Reserve, Villa Real School, and Thrislington Woods, questioning whether council decisions were being driven by officers and developers. The Chair reminded members that the County Durham Plan was still under consultation and advised against unnecessarily alarming the public.

Questions from Members

Councillor Foote-Wood raised concerns about traffic, noise, and heavy goods vehicles on Newgate in Barnard Castle, requesting a meeting with residents and council officials. Councillor McGuinness, Portfolio Holder for Rural, Farming and Transport, stated that while the council was committed to highway safety, the proposed measures had been assessed and were not deemed appropriate. He agreed to meet with Councillor Foote-Wood to explain the decision.

Councillor Wilkes questioned the process for checking the appropriateness of Council-owned land submitted for housing in the County Durham Plan review. Councillor Husband, Leader of the Council, clarified that the Leader and Cabinet were not directly involved in the Call for Sites process but would work with officers on site suitability. Councillor Wilkes raised specific concerns about Aykley Heads Nature Reserve, Villa Real School, and Thrislington Woods, questioning whether council decisions were being driven by officers and developers. The Chair reminded members that the County Durham Plan was still under consultation and advised against unnecessarily alarming the public.

Questions from Members

Councillor Foote-Wood raised concerns about traffic, noise, and heavy goods vehicles on Newgate in Barnard Castle, requesting a meeting with residents and council officials. Councillor McGuinness, Portfolio Holder for Rural, Farming and Transport, stated that while the council was committed to highway safety, the proposed measures had been assessed and were not deemed appropriate. He agreed to meet with Councillor Foote-Wood to explain the decision.

Councillor Wilkes questioned the process for checking the appropriateness of Council-owned land submitted for housing in the County Durham Plan review. Councillor Husband, Leader of the Council, clarified that the Leader and Cabinet were not directly involved in the Call for Sites process but would work with officers on site suitability. Councillor Wilkes raised specific concerns about Aykley Heads Nature Reserve, Villa Real School, and Thrislington Woods, questioning whether council decisions were being driven by officers and developers. The Chair reminded members that the County Durham Plan was still under consultation and advised against unnecessarily alarming the public.

Questions from Members

Councillor Foote-Wood raised concerns about traffic, noise, and heavy goods vehicles on Newgate in Barnard Castle, requesting a meeting with residents and council officials. Councillor McGuinness, Portfolio Holder for Rural, Farming and Transport, stated that while the council was committed to highway safety, the proposed measures had been assessed and were not deemed appropriate. He agreed to meet with Councillor Foote-Wood to explain the decision.

Councillor Wilkes questioned the process for checking the appropriateness of Council-owned land submitted for housing in the County Durham Plan review. Councillor Husband, Leader of the Council, clarified that the Leader and Cabinet were not directly involved in the Call for Sites process but would work with officers on site suitability. Councillor Wilkes raised specific concerns about Aykley Heads Nature Reserve, Villa Real School, and Thrislington Woods, questioning whether council decisions were being driven by officers and developers. The Chair reminded members that the County Durham Plan was still under consultation and advised against unnecessarily alarming the public.

Questions from Members

Councillor Foote-Wood raised concerns about traffic, noise, and heavy goods vehicles on Newgate in Barnard Castle, requesting a meeting with residents and council officials. Councillor McGuinness, Portfolio Holder for Rural, Farming and Transport, stated that while the council was committed to highway safety, the proposed measures had been assessed and were not deemed appropriate. He agreed to meet with Councillor Foote-Wood to explain the decision.

Councillor Wilkes questioned the process for checking the appropriateness of Council-owned land submitted for housing in the County Durham Plan review. Councillor Husband, Leader of the Council, clarified that the Leader and Cabinet were not directly involved in the Call for Sites process but would work with officers on site suitability. Councillor Wilkes raised specific concerns about Aykley Heads Nature Reserve, Villa Real School, and Thrislington Woods, questioning whether council decisions were being driven by officers and developers. The Chair reminded members that the County Durham Plan was still under consultation and advised against unnecessarily alarming the public.

Questions from Members

Councillor Foote-Wood raised concerns about traffic, noise, and heavy goods vehicles on Newgate in Barnard Castle, requesting a meeting with residents and council officials. Councillor McGuinness, Portfolio Holder for Rural, Farming and Transport, stated that while the council was committed to highway safety, the proposed measures had been assessed and were not deemed appropriate. He agreed to meet with Councillor Foote-Wood to explain the decision.

Councillor Wilkes questioned the process for checking the appropriateness of Council-owned land submitted for housing in the County Durham Plan review. Councillor Husband, Leader of the Council, clarified that the Leader and Cabinet were not directly involved in the Call for Sites process but would work with officers on site suitability. Councillor Wilkes raised specific concerns about Aykley Heads Nature Reserve, Villa Real School, and Thrislington Woods, questioning whether council decisions were being driven by officers and developers. The Chair reminded members that the County Durham Plan was still under consultation and advised against unnecessarily alarming the public.

Questions from Members

Councillor Foote-Wood raised concerns about traffic, noise, and heavy goods vehicles on Newgate in Barnard Castle, requesting a meeting with residents and council officials. Councillor McGuinness, Portfolio Holder for Rural, Farming and Transport, stated that while the council was committed to highway safety, the proposed measures had been assessed and were not deemed appropriate. He agreed to meet with Councillor Foote-Wood to explain the decision.

Councillor Wilkes questioned the process for checking the appropriateness of Council-owned land submitted for housing in the County Durham Plan review. Councillor Husband, Leader of the Council, clarified that the Leader and Cabinet were not directly involved in the Call for Sites process but would work with officers on site suitability. Councillor Wilkes raised specific concerns about Aykley Heads Nature Reserve, Villa Real School, and Thrislington Woods, questioning whether council decisions were being driven by officers and developers. The Chair reminded members that the County Durham Plan was still under consultation and advised against unnecessarily alarming the public.

Questions from Members

Councillor Foote-Wood raised concerns about traffic, noise, and heavy goods vehicles on Newgate in Barnard Castle, requesting a meeting with residents and council officials. Councillor McGuinness, Portfolio Holder for Rural, Farming and Transport, stated that while the council was committed to highway safety, the proposed measures had been assessed and were not deemed appropriate. He agreed to meet with Councillor Foote-Wood to explain the decision.

Councillor Wilkes questioned the process for checking the appropriateness of Council-owned land submitted for housing in the County Durham Plan review. Councillor Husband, Leader of the Council, clarified that the Leader and Cabinet were not directly involved in the Call for Sites process but would work with officers on site suitability. Councillor Wilkes raised specific concerns about Aykley Heads Nature Reserve, Villa Real School, and Thrislington Woods, questioning whether council decisions were being driven by officers and developers. The Chair reminded members that the County Durham Plan was still under consultation and advised against unnecessarily alarming the public.

Questions from Members

Councillor Foote-Wood raised concerns about traffic, noise, and heavy goods vehicles on Newgate in Barnard Castle, requesting a meeting with residents and council officials. Councillor McGuinness, Portfolio Holder for Rural, Farming and Transport, stated that while the council was committed to highway safety, the proposed measures had been assessed and were not deemed appropriate. He agreed to meet with Councillor Foote-Wood to explain the decision.

Councillor Wilkes questioned the process for checking the appropriateness of Council-owned land submitted for housing in the County Durham Plan review. Councillor Husband, Leader of the Council, clarified that the Leader and Cabinet were not directly involved in the Call for Sites process but would work with officers on site suitability. Councillor Wilkes raised specific concerns about Aykley Heads Nature Reserve, Villa Real School, and Thrislington Woods, questioning whether council decisions were being driven by officers and developers. The Chair reminded members that the County Durham Plan was still under consultation and advised against unnecessarily alarming the public.

Questions from Members

Councillor Foote-Wood raised concerns about traffic, noise, and heavy goods vehicles on Newgate in Barnard Castle, requesting a meeting with residents and council officials. Councillor McGuinness, Portfolio Holder for Rural, Farming and Transport, stated that while the council was committed to highway safety, the proposed measures had been assessed and were not deemed appropriate. He agreed to meet with Councillor Foote-Wood to explain the decision.

Councillor Wilkes questioned the process for checking the appropriateness of Council-owned land submitted for housing in the County Durham Plan review. Councillor Husband, Leader of the Council, clarified that the Leader and Cabinet were not directly involved in the Call for Sites process but would work with officers on site suitability. Councillor Wilkes raised specific concerns about Aykley Heads Nature Reserve, Villa Real School, and Thrislington Woods, questioning whether council decisions were being driven by officers and developers. The Chair reminded members that the County Durham Plan was still under consultation and advised against unnecessarily alarming the public.

Questions from Members

Councillor Foote-Wood raised concerns about traffic, noise, and heavy goods vehicles on Newgate in Barnard Castle, requesting a meeting with residents and council officials. Councillor McGuinness, Portfolio Holder for Rural, Farming and Transport, stated that while the council was committed to highway safety, the proposed measures had been assessed and were not deemed appropriate. He agreed to meet with Councillor Foote-Wood to explain the decision.

Councillor Wilkes questioned the process for checking the appropriateness of Council-owned land submitted for housing in the County Durham Plan review. Councillor Husband, Leader of the Council, clarified that the Leader and Cabinet were not directly involved in the Call for Sites process but would work with officers on site suitability. Councillor Wilkes raised specific concerns about Aykley Heads Nature Reserve, Villa Real School, and Thrislington Woods, questioning whether council decisions were being driven by officers and developers. The Chair reminded members that the County Durham Plan was still under consultation and advised against unnecessarily alarming the public.

Questions from Members

Councillor Foote-Wood raised concerns about traffic, noise, and heavy goods vehicles on Newgate in Barnard Castle, requesting a meeting with residents and council officials. Councillor McGuinness, Portfolio Holder for Rural, Farming and Transport, stated that while the council was committed to highway safety, the proposed measures had been assessed and were not deemed appropriate. He agreed to meet with Councillor Foote-Wood to explain the decision.

Councillor Wilkes questioned the process for checking the appropriateness of Council-owned land submitted for housing in the County Durham Plan review. Councillor Husband, Leader of the Council, clarified that the Leader and Cabinet were not directly involved in the Call for Sites process but would work with officers on site suitability. Councillor Wilkes raised specific concerns about Aykley Heads Nature Reserve, Villa Real School, and Thrislington Woods, questioning whether council decisions were being driven by officers and developers. The Chair reminded members that the County Durham Plan was still under consultation and advised against unnecessarily alarming the public.

Questions from Members

Councillor Foote-Wood raised concerns about traffic, noise, and heavy goods vehicles on Newgate in Barnard Castle, requesting a meeting with residents and council officials. Councillor McGuinness, Portfolio Holder for Rural, Farming and Transport, stated that while the council was committed to highway safety, the proposed measures had been assessed and were not deemed appropriate. He agreed to meet with Councillor Foote-Wood to explain the decision.

Councillor Wilkes questioned the process for checking the appropriateness of Council-owned land submitted for housing in the County Durham Plan review. Councillor Husband, Leader of the Council, clarified that the Leader and Cabinet were not directly involved in the Call for Sites process but would work with officers on site suitability. Councillor Wilkes raised specific concerns about Aykley Heads Nature Reserve, Villa Real School, and Thrislington Woods, questioning whether council decisions were being driven by officers and developers. The Chair reminded members that the County Durham Plan was still under consultation and advised against unnecessarily alarming the public.

Questions from Members

Councillor Foote-Wood raised concerns about traffic, noise, and heavy goods vehicles on Newgate in Barnard Castle, requesting a meeting with residents and council officials. Councillor McGuinness, Portfolio Holder for Rural, Farming and Transport, stated that while the council was committed to highway safety, the proposed measures had been assessed and were not deemed appropriate. He agreed to meet with Councillor Foote-Wood to explain the decision.

Councillor Wilkes questioned the process for checking the appropriateness of Council-owned land submitted for housing in the County Durham Plan review. Councillor Husband, Leader of the Council, clarified that the Leader and Cabinet were not directly involved in the Call for Sites process but would work with officers on site suitability. Councillor Wilkes raised specific concerns about Aykley Heads Nature Reserve, Villa Real School, and Thrislington Woods, questioning whether council decisions were being driven by officers and developers. The Chair reminded members that the County Durham Plan was still under consultation and advised against unnecessarily alarming the public.

Questions from Members

Councillor Foote-Wood raised concerns about traffic, noise, and heavy goods vehicles on Newgate in Barnard Castle, requesting a meeting with residents and council officials. Councillor McGuinness, Portfolio Holder for Rural, Farming and Transport, stated that while the council was committed to highway safety, the proposed measures had been assessed and were not deemed appropriate. He agreed to meet with Councillor Foote-Wood to explain the decision.

Councillor Wilkes questioned the process for checking the appropriateness of Council-owned land submitted for housing in the County Durham Plan review. Councillor Husband, Leader of the Council, clarified that the Leader and Cabinet were not directly involved in the Call for Sites process but would work with officers on site suitability. Councillor Wilkes raised specific concerns about Aykley Heads Nature Reserve, Villa Real School, and Thrislington Woods, questioning whether council decisions were being driven by officers and developers. The Chair reminded members that the County Durham Plan was still under consultation and advised against unnecessarily alarming the public.

Questions from Members

Councillor Foote-Wood raised concerns about traffic, noise, and heavy goods vehicles on Newgate in Barnard Castle, requesting a meeting with residents and council officials. Councillor McGuinness, Portfolio Holder for Rural, Farming and Transport, stated that while the council was committed to highway safety, the proposed measures had been assessed and were not deemed appropriate. He agreed to meet with Councillor Foote-Wood to explain the decision.

Councillor Wilkes questioned the process for checking the appropriateness of Council-owned land submitted for housing in the County Durham Plan review. Councillor Husband, Leader of the Council, clarified that the Leader and Cabinet were not directly involved in the Call for Sites process but would work with officers on site suitability. Councillor Wilkes raised specific concerns about Aykley Heads Nature Reserve, Villa Real School, and Thrislington Woods, questioning whether council decisions were being driven by officers and developers. The Chair reminded members that the County Durham Plan was still under consultation and advised against unnecessarily alarming the public.

Questions from Members

Councillor Foote-Wood raised concerns about traffic, noise, and heavy goods vehicles on Newgate in Barnard Castle, requesting a meeting with residents and council officials. Councillor McGuinness, Portfolio Holder for Rural, Farming and Transport, stated that while the council was committed to highway safety, the proposed measures had been assessed and were not deemed appropriate. He agreed to meet with Councillor Foote-Wood to explain the decision.

Councillor Wilkes questioned the process for checking the appropriateness of Council-owned land submitted for housing in the County Durham Plan review. Councillor Husband, Leader of the Council, clarified that the Leader and Cabinet were not directly involved in the Call for Sites process but would work with officers on site suitability. Councillor Wilkes raised specific concerns about Aykley Heads Nature Reserve, Villa Real School, and Thrislington Woods, questioning whether council decisions were being driven by officers and developers. The Chair reminded members that the County Durham Plan was still under consultation and advised against unnecessarily alarming the public.

Questions from Members

Councillor Foote-Wood raised concerns about traffic, noise, and heavy goods vehicles on Newgate in Barnard Castle, requesting a meeting with residents and council officials. Councillor McGuinness, Portfolio Holder for Rural, Farming and Transport, stated that while the council was committed to highway safety, the proposed measures had been assessed and were not deemed appropriate. He agreed to meet with Councillor Foote-Wood to explain the decision.

Councillor Wilkes questioned the process for checking the appropriateness of Council-owned land submitted for housing in the County Durham Plan review. Councillor Husband, Leader of the Council, clarified that the Leader and Cabinet were not directly involved in the Call for Sites process but would work with officers on site suitability. Councillor Wilkes raised specific concerns about Aykley Heads Nature Reserve, Villa Real School, and Thrislington Woods, questioning whether council decisions were being driven by officers and developers. The Chair reminded members that the County Durham Plan was still under consultation and advised against unnecessarily alarming the public.

Questions from Members

Councillor Foote-Wood raised concerns about traffic, noise, and heavy goods vehicles on Newgate in Barnard Castle, requesting a meeting with residents and council officials. Councillor McGuinness, Portfolio Holder for Rural, Farming and Transport, stated that while the council was committed to highway safety, the proposed measures had been assessed and were not deemed appropriate. He agreed to meet with Councillor Foote-Wood to explain the decision.

Councillor Wilkes questioned the process for checking the appropriateness of Council-owned land submitted for housing in the County Durham Plan review. Councillor Husband, Leader of the Council, clarified that the Leader and Cabinet were not directly involved in the Call for Sites process but would work with officers on site suitability. Councillor Wilkes raised specific concerns about Aykley Heads Nature Reserve, Villa Real School, and Thrislington Woods, questioning whether council decisions were being driven by officers and developers. The Chair reminded members that the County Durham Plan was still under consultation and advised against unnecessarily alarming the public.

Questions from Members

Councillor Foote-Wood raised concerns about traffic, noise, and heavy goods vehicles on Newgate in Barnard Castle, requesting a meeting with residents and council officials. Councillor McGuinness, Portfolio Holder for Rural, Farming and Transport, stated that while the council was committed to highway safety, the proposed measures had been assessed and were not deemed appropriate. He agreed to meet with Councillor Foote-Wood to explain the decision.

Councillor Wilkes questioned the process for checking the appropriateness of Council-owned land submitted for housing in the County Durham Plan review. Councillor Husband, Leader of the Council, clarified that the Leader and Cabinet were not directly involved in the Call for Sites process but would work with officers on site suitability. Councillor Wilkes raised specific concerns about Aykley Heads Nature Reserve, Villa Real School, and Thrislington Woods, questioning whether council decisions were being driven by officers and developers. The Chair reminded members that the County Durham Plan was still under consultation and advised against unnecessarily alarming the public.

Questions from Members

Councillor Foote-Wood raised concerns about traffic, noise, and heavy goods vehicles on Newgate in Barnard Castle, requesting a meeting with residents and council officials. Councillor McGuinness, Portfolio Holder for Rural, Farming and Transport, stated that while the council was committed to highway safety, the proposed measures had been assessed and were not deemed appropriate. He agreed to meet with Councillor Foote-Wood to explain the decision.

Councillor Wilkes questioned the process for checking the appropriateness of Council-owned land submitted for housing in the County Durham Plan review. Councillor Husband, Leader of the Council, clarified that the Leader and Cabinet were not directly involved in the Call for Sites process but would work with officers on site suitability. Councillor Wilkes raised specific concerns about Aykley Heads Nature Reserve, Villa Real School, and Thrislington Woods, questioning whether council decisions were being driven by officers and developers. The Chair reminded members that the County Durham Plan was still under consultation and advised against unnecessarily alarming the public.

Questions from Members

Councillor Foote-Wood raised concerns about traffic, noise, and heavy goods vehicles on Newgate in Barnard Castle, requesting a meeting with residents and council officials. Councillor McGuinness, Portfolio Holder for Rural, Farming and Transport, stated that while the council was committed to highway safety, the proposed measures had been assessed and were not deemed appropriate. He agreed to meet with Councillor Foote-Wood to explain the decision.

Councillor Wilkes questioned the process for checking the appropriateness of Council-owned land submitted for housing in the County Durham Plan review. Councillor Husband, Leader of the Council, clarified that the Leader and Cabinet were not directly involved in the Call for Sites process but would work with officers on site suitability. Councillor Wilkes raised specific concerns about Aykley Heads Nature Reserve, Villa Real School, and Thrislington Woods, questioning whether council decisions were being driven by officers and developers. The Chair reminded members that the County Durham Plan was still under consultation and advised against unnecessarily alarming the public.

Questions from Members

Councillor Foote-Wood raised concerns about traffic, noise, and heavy goods vehicles on Newgate in Barnard Castle, requesting a meeting with residents and council officials. Councillor McGuinness, Portfolio Holder for Rural, Farming and Transport, stated that while the council was committed to highway safety, the proposed measures had been assessed and were not deemed appropriate. He agreed to meet with Councillor Foote-Wood to explain the decision.

Councillor Wilkes questioned the process for checking the appropriateness of Council-owned land submitted for housing in the County Durham Plan review. Councillor Husband, Leader of the Council, clarified that the Leader and Cabinet were not directly involved in the Call for Sites process but would work with officers on site suitability. Councillor Wilkes raised specific concerns about Aykley Heads Nature Reserve, Villa Real School, and Thrislington Woods, questioning whether council decisions were being driven by officers and developers. The Chair reminded members that the County Durham Plan was still under consultation and advised against unnecessarily alarming the public.

Questions from Members

Councillor Foote-Wood raised concerns about traffic, noise, and heavy goods vehicles on Newgate in Barnard Castle, requesting a meeting with residents and council officials. Councillor McGuinness, Portfolio Holder for Rural, Farming and Transport, stated that while the council was committed to highway safety, the proposed measures had been assessed and were not deemed appropriate. He agreed to meet with Councillor Foote-Wood to explain the decision.

Councillor Wilkes questioned the process for checking the appropriateness of Council-owned land submitted for housing in the County Durham Plan review. Councillor Husband, Leader of the Council, clarified that the Leader and Cabinet were not directly involved in the Call for Sites process but would work with officers on site suitability. Councillor Wilkes raised specific concerns about Aykley Heads Nature Reserve, Villa Real School, and Thrislington Woods, questioning whether council decisions were being driven by officers and developers. The Chair reminded members that the County Durham Plan was still under consultation and advised against unnecessarily alarming the public.

Questions from Members

Councillor Foote-Wood raised concerns about traffic, noise, and heavy goods vehicles on Newgate in Barnard Castle, requesting a meeting with residents and council officials. Councillor McGuinness, Portfolio Holder for Rural, Farming and Transport, stated that while the council was committed to highway safety, the proposed measures had been assessed and were not deemed appropriate. He agreed to meet with Councillor Foote-Wood to explain the decision.

Councillor Wilkes questioned the process for checking the appropriateness of Council-owned land submitted for housing in the County Durham Plan review. Councillor Husband, Leader of the Council, clarified that the Leader and Cabinet were not directly involved in the Call for Sites process but would work with officers on site suitability. Councillor Wilkes raised specific concerns about Aykley Heads Nature Reserve, Villa Real School, and Thrislington Woods, questioning whether council decisions were being driven by officers and developers. The Chair reminded members that the County Durham Plan was still under consultation and advised against unnecessarily alarming the public.

Questions from Members

Councillor Foote-Wood raised concerns about traffic, noise, and heavy goods vehicles on Newgate in Barnard Castle, requesting a meeting with residents and council officials. Councillor McGuinness, Portfolio Holder for Rural, Farming and Transport, stated that while the council was committed to highway safety, the proposed measures had been assessed and were not deemed appropriate. He agreed to meet with Councillor Foote-Wood to explain the decision.

Councillor Wilkes questioned the process for checking the appropriateness of Council-owned land submitted for housing in the County Durham Plan review. Councillor Husband, Leader of the Council, clarified that the Leader and Cabinet were not directly involved in the Call for Sites process but would work with officers on site suitability. Councillor Wilkes raised specific concerns about Aykley Heads Nature Reserve, Villa Real School, and Thrislington Woods, questioning whether council decisions were being driven by officers and developers. The Chair reminded members that the County Durham Plan was still under consultation and advised against unnecessarily alarming the public.

Questions from Members

Councillor Foote-Wood raised concerns about traffic, noise, and heavy goods vehicles on Newgate in Barnard Castle, requesting a meeting with residents and council officials. Councillor McGuinness, Portfolio Holder for Rural, Farming and Transport, stated that while the council was committed to highway safety, the proposed measures had been assessed and were not deemed appropriate. He agreed to meet with Councillor Foote-Wood to explain the decision.

Councillor Wilkes questioned the process for checking the appropriateness of Council-owned land submitted for housing in the County Durham Plan review. Councillor Husband, Leader of the Council, clarified that the Leader and Cabinet were not directly involved in the Call for Sites process but would work with officers on site suitability. Councillor Wilkes raised specific concerns about Aykley Heads Nature Reserve, Villa Real School, and Thrislington Woods, questioning whether council decisions were being driven by officers and developers. The Chair reminded members that the County Durham Plan was still under consultation and advised against unnecessarily alarming the public.

Questions from Members

Councillor Foote-Wood raised concerns about traffic, noise, and heavy goods vehicles on Newgate in Barnard Castle, requesting a meeting with residents and council officials. Councillor McGuinness, Portfolio Holder for Rural, Farming and Transport, stated that while the council was committed to highway safety, the proposed measures had been assessed and were not deemed appropriate. He agreed to meet with Councillor Foote-Wood to explain the decision.

Councillor Wilkes questioned the process for checking the appropriateness of Council-owned land submitted for housing in the County Durham Plan review. Councillor Husband, Leader of the Council, clarified that the Leader and Cabinet were not directly involved in the Call for Sites process but would work with officers on site suitability. Councillor Wilkes raised specific concerns about Aykley Heads Nature Reserve, Villa Real School, and Thrislington Woods, questioning whether council decisions were being driven by officers and developers. The Chair reminded members that the County Durham Plan was still under consultation and advised against unnecessarily alarming the public.

Questions from Members

Councillor Foote-Wood raised concerns about traffic, noise, and heavy goods vehicles on Newgate in Barnard Castle, requesting a meeting with residents and council officials. Councillor McGuinness, Portfolio Holder for Rural, Farming and Transport, stated that while the council was committed to highway safety, the proposed measures had been assessed and were not deemed appropriate. He agreed to meet with Councillor Foote-Wood to explain the decision.

Councillor Wilkes questioned the process for checking the appropriateness of Council-owned land submitted for housing in the County Durham Plan review. Councillor Husband, Leader of the Council, clarified that the Leader and Cabinet were not directly involved in the Call for Sites process but would work with officers on site suitability. Councillor Wilkes raised specific concerns about Aykley Heads Nature Reserve, Villa Real School, and Thrislington Woods, questioning whether council decisions were being driven by officers and developers. The Chair reminded members that the County Durham Plan was still under consultation and advised against unnecessarily alarming the public.

Questions from Members

Councillor Foote-Wood raised concerns about traffic, noise, and heavy goods vehicles on Newgate in Barnard Castle, requesting a meeting with residents and council officials. Councillor McGuinness, Portfolio Holder for Rural, Farming and Transport, stated that while the council was committed to highway safety, the proposed measures had been assessed and were not deemed appropriate. He agreed to meet with Councillor Foote-Wood to explain the decision.

Councillor Wilkes questioned the process for checking the appropriateness of Council-owned land submitted for housing in the County Durham Plan review. Councillor Husband, Leader of the Council, clarified that the Leader and Cabinet were not directly involved in the Call for Sites process but would work with officers on site suitability. Councillor Wilkes raised specific concerns about Aykley Heads Nature Reserve, Villa Real School, and Thrislington Woods, questioning whether council decisions were being driven by officers and developers. The Chair reminded members that the County Durham Plan was still under consultation and advised against unnecessarily alarming the public.

Questions from Members

Councillor Foote-Wood raised concerns about traffic, noise, and heavy goods vehicles on Newgate in Barnard Castle, requesting a meeting with residents and council officials. Councillor McGuinness, Portfolio Holder for Rural, Farming and Transport, stated that while the council was committed to highway safety, the proposed measures had been assessed and were not deemed appropriate. He agreed to meet with Councillor Foote-Wood to explain the decision.

Councillor Wilkes questioned the process for checking the appropriateness of Council-owned land submitted for housing in the County Durham Plan review. Councillor Husband, Leader of the Council, clarified that the Leader and Cabinet were not directly involved in the Call for Sites process but would work with officers on site suitability. Councillor Wilkes raised specific concerns about Aykley Heads Nature Reserve, Villa Real School, and Thrislington Woods, questioning whether council decisions were being driven by officers and developers. The Chair reminded members that the County Durham Plan was still under consultation and advised against unnecessarily alarming the public.

Questions from Members

Councillor Foote-Wood raised concerns about traffic, noise, and heavy goods vehicles on Newgate in Barnard Castle, requesting a meeting with residents and council officials. Councillor McGuinness, Portfolio Holder for Rural, Farming and Transport, stated that while the council was committed to highway safety, the proposed measures had been assessed and were not deemed appropriate. He agreed to meet with Councillor Foote-Wood to explain the decision.

Councillor Wilkes questioned the process for checking the appropriateness of Council-owned land submitted for housing in the County Durham Plan review. Councillor Husband, Leader of the Council, clarified that the Leader and Cabinet were not directly involved in the Call for Sites process but would work with officers on site suitability. Councillor Wilkes raised specific concerns about Aykley Heads Nature Reserve, Villa Real School, and Thrislington Woods, questioning whether council decisions were being driven by officers and developers. The Chair reminded members that the County Durham Plan was still under consultation and advised against unnecessarily alarming the public.

Questions from Members

Councillor Foote-Wood raised concerns about traffic, noise, and heavy goods vehicles on Newgate in Barnard Castle, requesting a meeting with residents and council officials. Councillor McGuinness, Portfolio Holder for Rural, Farming and Transport, stated that while the council was committed to highway safety, the proposed measures had been assessed and were not deemed appropriate. He agreed to meet with Councillor Foote-Wood to explain the decision.

Councillor Wilkes questioned the process for checking the appropriateness of Council-owned land submitted for housing in the County Durham Plan review. Councillor Husband, Leader of the Council, clarified that the Leader and Cabinet were not directly involved in the Call for Sites process but would work with officers on site suitability. Councillor Wilkes raised specific concerns about Aykley Heads Nature Reserve, Villa Real School, and Thrislington Woods, questioning whether council decisions were being driven by officers and developers. The Chair reminded members that the County Durham Plan was still under consultation and advised against unnecessarily alarming the public.

Questions from Members

Councillor Foote-Wood raised concerns about traffic, noise, and heavy goods vehicles on Newgate in Barnard Castle, requesting a meeting with residents and council officials. Councillor McGuinness, Portfolio Holder for Rural, Farming and Transport, stated that while the council was committed to highway safety, the proposed measures had been assessed and were not deemed appropriate. He agreed to meet with Councillor Foote-Wood to explain the decision.

Councillor Wilkes questioned the process for checking the appropriateness of Council-owned land submitted for housing in the County Durham Plan review. Councillor Husband, Leader of the Council, clarified that the Leader and Cabinet were not directly involved in the Call for Sites process but would work with officers on site suitability. Councillor Wilkes raised specific concerns about Aykley Heads Nature Reserve, Villa Real School, and Thrislington Woods, questioning whether council decisions were being driven by officers and developers. The Chair reminded members that the County Durham Plan was still under consultation and advised against unnecessarily alarming the public.

Questions from Members

Councillor Foote-Wood raised concerns about traffic, noise, and heavy goods vehicles on Newgate in Barnard Castle, requesting a meeting with residents and council officials. Councillor McGuinness, Portfolio Holder for Rural, Farming and Transport, stated that while the council was committed to highway safety, the proposed measures had been assessed and were not deemed appropriate. He agreed to meet with Councillor Foote-Wood to explain the decision.

Councillor Wilkes questioned the process for checking the appropriateness of Council-owned land submitted for housing in the County Durham Plan review. Councillor Husband, Leader of the Council, clarified that the Leader and Cabinet were not directly involved in the Call for Sites process but would work with officers on site suitability. Councillor Wilkes raised specific concerns about Aykley Heads Nature Reserve, Villa Real School, and Thrislington Woods, questioning whether council decisions were being driven by officers and developers. The Chair reminded members that the County Durham Plan was still under consultation and advised against unnecessarily alarming the public.

Questions from Members

Councillor Foote-Wood raised concerns about traffic, noise, and heavy goods vehicles on Newgate in Barnard Castle, requesting a meeting with residents and council officials. Councillor McGuinness, Portfolio Holder for Rural, Farming and Transport, stated that while the council was committed to highway safety, the proposed measures had been assessed and were not deemed appropriate. He agreed to meet with Councillor Foote-Wood to explain the decision.

Councillor Wilkes questioned the process for checking the appropriateness of Council-owned land submitted for housing in the County Durham Plan review. Councillor Husband, Leader of the Council, clarified that the Leader and Cabinet were not directly involved in the Call for Sites process but would work with officers on site suitability. Councillor Wilkes raised specific concerns about Aykley Heads Nature Reserve, Villa Real School, and Thrislington Woods, questioning whether council decisions were being driven by officers and developers. The Chair reminded members that the County Durham Plan was still under consultation and advised against unnecessarily alarming the public.

Questions from Members

Councillor Foote-Wood raised concerns about traffic, noise, and heavy goods vehicles on Newgate in Barnard Castle, requesting a meeting with residents and council officials. Councillor McGuinness, Portfolio Holder for Rural, Farming and Transport, stated that while the council was committed to highway safety, the proposed measures had been assessed and were not deemed appropriate. He agreed to meet with Councillor Foote-Wood to explain the decision.

Councillor Wilkes questioned the process for checking the appropriateness of Council-owned land submitted for housing in the County Durham Plan review. Councillor Husband, Leader of the Council, clarified that the Leader and Cabinet were not directly involved in the Call for Sites process but would work with officers on site suitability. Councillor Wilkes raised specific concerns about Aykley Heads Nature Reserve, Villa Real School, and Thrislington Woods, questioning whether council decisions were being driven by officers and developers. The Chair reminded members that the County Durham Plan was still under consultation and advised against unnecessarily alarming the public.

Questions from Members

Councillor Foote-Wood raised concerns about traffic, noise, and heavy goods vehicles on Newgate in Barnard Castle, requesting a meeting with residents and council officials. Councillor McGuinness, Portfolio Holder for Rural, Farming and Transport, stated that while the council was committed to highway safety, the proposed measures had been assessed and were not deemed appropriate. He agreed to meet with Councillor Foote-Wood to explain the decision.

Councillor Wilkes questioned the process for checking the appropriateness of Council-owned land submitted for housing in the County Durham Plan review. Councillor Husband, Leader of the Council, clarified that the Leader and Cabinet were not directly involved in the Call for Sites process but would work with officers on site suitability. Councillor Wilkes raised specific concerns about Aykley Heads Nature Reserve, Villa Real School, and Thrislington Woods, questioning whether council decisions were being driven by officers and developers. The Chair reminded members that the County Durham Plan was still under consultation and advised against unnecessarily alarming the public.

Questions from Members

Councillor Foote-Wood raised concerns about traffic, noise, and heavy goods vehicles on Newgate in Barnard Castle, requesting a meeting with residents and council officials. Councillor McGuinness, Portfolio Holder for Rural, Farming and Transport, stated that while the council was committed to highway safety, the proposed measures had been assessed and were not deemed appropriate. He agreed to meet with Councillor Foote-Wood to explain the decision.

Councillor Wilkes questioned the process for checking the appropriateness of Council-owned land submitted for housing in the County Durham Plan review. Councillor Husband, Leader of the Council, clarified that the Leader and Cabinet were not directly involved in the Call for Sites process but would work with officers on site suitability. Councillor Wilkes raised specific concerns about Aykley Heads Nature Reserve, Villa Real School, and Thrislington Woods, questioning whether council decisions were being driven by officers and developers. The Chair reminded members that the County Durham Plan was still under consultation and advised against unnecessarily alarming the public.

Questions from Members

Councillor Foote-Wood raised concerns about traffic, noise, and heavy goods vehicles on Newgate in Barnard Castle, requesting a meeting with residents and council officials. Councillor McGuinness, Portfolio Holder for Rural, Farming and Transport, stated that while the council was committed to highway safety, the proposed measures had been assessed and were not deemed appropriate. He agreed to meet with Councillor Foote-Wood to explain the decision.

Councillor Wilkes questioned the process for checking the appropriateness of Council-owned land submitted for housing in the County Durham Plan review. Councillor Husband, Leader of the Council, clarified that the Leader and Cabinet were not directly involved in the Call for Sites process but would work with officers on site suitability. Councillor Wilkes raised specific concerns about Aykley Heads Nature Reserve, Villa Real School, and Thrislington Woods, questioning whether council decisions were being driven by officers and developers. The Chair reminded members that the County Durham Plan was still under consultation and advised against unnecessarily alarming the public.

Questions from Members

Councillor Foote-Wood raised concerns about traffic, noise, and heavy goods vehicles on Newgate in Barnard Castle, requesting a meeting with residents and council officials. Councillor McGuinness, Portfolio Holder for Rural, Farming and Transport, stated that while the council was committed to highway safety, the proposed measures had been assessed and were not deemed appropriate. He agreed to meet with Councillor Foote-Wood to explain the decision.

Councillor Wilkes questioned the process for checking the appropriateness of Council-owned land submitted for housing in the County Durham Plan review. Councillor Husband, Leader of the Council, clarified that the Leader and Cabinet were not directly involved in the Call for Sites process but would work with officers on site suitability. Councillor Wilkes raised specific concerns about Aykley Heads Nature Reserve, Villa Real School, and Thrislington Woods, questioning whether council decisions were being driven by officers and developers. The Chair reminded members that the County Durham Plan was still under consultation and advised against unnecessarily alarming the public.

Questions from Members

Councillor Foote-Wood raised concerns about traffic, noise, and heavy goods vehicles on Newgate in Barnard Castle, requesting a meeting with residents and council officials. Councillor McGuinness, Portfolio Holder for Rural, Farming and Transport, stated that while the council was committed to highway safety, the proposed measures had been assessed and were not deemed appropriate. He agreed to meet with Councillor Foote-Wood to explain the decision.

Councillor Wilkes questioned the process for checking the appropriateness of Council-owned land submitted for housing in the County Durham Plan review. Councillor Husband, Leader of the Council, clarified that the Leader and Cabinet were not directly involved in the Call for Sites process but would work with officers on site suitability. Councillor Wilkes raised specific concerns about Aykley Heads Nature Reserve, Villa Real School, and Thrislington Woods, questioning whether council decisions were being driven by officers and developers. The Chair reminded members that the County Durham Plan was still under consultation and advised against unnecessarily alarming the public.

Questions from Members

Councillor Foote-Wood raised concerns about traffic, noise, and heavy goods vehicles on Newgate in Barnard Castle, requesting a meeting with residents and council officials. Councillor McGuinness, Portfolio Holder for Rural, Farming and Transport, stated that while the council was committed to highway safety, the proposed measures had been assessed and were not deemed appropriate. He agreed to meet with Councillor Foote-Wood to explain the decision.

Councillor Wilkes questioned the process for checking the appropriateness of Council-owned land submitted for housing in the County Durham Plan review. Councillor Husband, Leader of the Council, clarified that the Leader and Cabinet were not directly involved in the Call for Sites process but would work with officers on site suitability. Councillor Wilkes raised specific concerns about Aykley Heads Nature Reserve, Villa Real School, and Thrislington Woods, questioning whether council decisions were being driven by officers and developers. The Chair reminded members that the County Durham Plan was still under consultation and advised against unnecessarily alarming the public.

Questions from Members

Councillor Foote-Wood raised concerns about traffic, noise, and heavy goods vehicles on Newgate in Barnard Castle, requesting a meeting with residents and council officials. Councillor McGuinness, Portfolio Holder for Rural, Farming and Transport, stated that while the council was committed to highway safety, the proposed measures had been assessed and were not deemed appropriate. He agreed to meet with Councillor Foote-Wood to explain the decision.

Councillor Wilkes questioned the process for checking the appropriateness of Council-owned land submitted for housing in the County Durham Plan review. Councillor Husband, Leader of the Council, clarified that the Leader and Cabinet were not directly involved in the Call for Sites process but would work with officers on site suitability. Councillor Wilkes raised specific concerns about Aykley Heads Nature Reserve, Villa Real School, and Thrislington Woods, questioning whether council decisions were being driven by officers and developers. The Chair reminded members that the County Durham Plan was still under consultation and advised against unnecessarily alarming the public.

Questions from Members

Councillor Foote-Wood raised concerns about traffic, noise, and heavy goods vehicles on Newgate in Barnard Castle, requesting a meeting with residents and council officials. Councillor McGuinness, Portfolio Holder for Rural, Farming and Transport, stated that while the council was committed to highway safety, the proposed measures had been assessed and were not deemed appropriate. He agreed to meet with Councillor Foote-Wood to explain the decision.

Councillor Wilkes questioned the process for checking the appropriateness of Council-owned land submitted for housing in the County Durham Plan review. Councillor Husband, Leader of the Council, clarified that the Leader and Cabinet were not directly involved in the Call for Sites process but would work with officers on site suitability. Councillor Wilkes raised specific concerns about Aykley Heads Nature Reserve, Villa Real School, and Thrislington Woods, questioning whether council decisions were being driven by officers and developers. The Chair reminded members that the County Durham Plan was still under consultation and advised against unnecessarily alarming the public.

Questions from Members

Councillor Foote-Wood raised concerns about traffic, noise, and heavy goods vehicles on Newgate in Barnard Castle, requesting a meeting with residents and council officials. Councillor McGuinness, Portfolio Holder for Rural, Farming and Transport, stated that while the council was committed to highway safety, the proposed measures had been assessed and were not deemed appropriate. He agreed to meet with Councillor Foote-Wood to explain the decision.

Councillor Wilkes questioned the process for checking the appropriateness of Council-owned land submitted for housing in the County Durham Plan review. Councillor Husband, Leader of the Council, clarified that the Leader and Cabinet were not directly involved in the Call for Sites process but would work with officers on site suitability. Councillor Wilkes raised specific concerns about Aykley Heads Nature Reserve, Villa Real School, and Thrislington Woods, questioning whether council decisions were being driven by officers and developers. The Chair reminded members that the County Durham Plan was still under consultation and advised against unnecessarily alarming the public.

Questions from Members

Councillor Foote-Wood raised concerns about traffic, noise, and heavy goods vehicles on Newgate in Barnard Castle, requesting a meeting with residents and council officials. Councillor McGuinness, Portfolio Holder for Rural, Farming and Transport, stated that while the council was committed to highway safety, the proposed measures had been assessed and were not deemed appropriate. He agreed to meet with Councillor Foote-Wood to explain the decision.

Councillor Wilkes questioned the process for checking the appropriateness of Council-owned land submitted for housing in the County Durham Plan review. Councillor Husband, Leader of the Council, clarified that the Leader and Cabinet were not directly involved in the Call for Sites process but would work with officers on site suitability. Councillor Wilkes raised specific concerns about Aykley Heads Nature Reserve, Villa Real School, and Thrislington Woods, questioning whether council decisions were being driven by officers and developers. The Chair reminded members that the County Durham Plan was still under consultation and advised against unnecessarily alarming the public.

Questions from Members

Councillor Foote-Wood raised concerns about traffic, noise, and heavy goods vehicles on Newgate in Barnard Castle, requesting a meeting with residents and council officials. Councillor McGuinness, Portfolio Holder for Rural, Farming and Transport, stated that while the council was committed to highway safety, the proposed measures had been assessed and were not deemed appropriate. He agreed to meet with Councillor Foote-Wood to explain the decision.

Councillor Wilkes questioned the process for checking the appropriateness of Council-owned land submitted for housing in the County Durham Plan review. Councillor Husband, Leader of the Council, clarified that the Leader and Cabinet were not directly involved in the Call for Sites process but would work with officers on site suitability. Councillor Wilkes raised specific concerns about Aykley Heads Nature Reserve, Villa Real School, and Thrislington Woods, questioning whether council decisions were being driven by officers and developers. The Chair reminded members that the County Durham Plan was still under consultation and advised against unnecessarily alarming the public.

Questions from Members

Councillor Foote-Wood raised concerns about traffic, noise, and heavy goods vehicles on Newgate in Barnard Castle, requesting a meeting with residents and council officials. Councillor McGuinness, Portfolio Holder for Rural, Farming and Transport, stated that while the council was committed to highway safety, the proposed measures had been assessed and were not deemed appropriate. He agreed to meet with Councillor Foote-Wood to explain the decision.

Councillor Wilkes questioned the process for checking the appropriateness of Council-owned land submitted for housing in the County Durham Plan review. Councillor Husband, Leader of the Council, clarified that the Leader and Cabinet were not directly involved in the Call for Sites process but would work with officers on site suitability. Councillor Wilkes raised specific concerns about Aykley Heads Nature Reserve, Villa Real School, and Thrislington Woods, questioning whether council decisions were being driven by officers and developers. The Chair reminded members that the County Durham Plan was still under consultation and advised against unnecessarily alarming the public.

Questions from Members

Councillor Foote-Wood raised concerns about traffic, noise, and heavy goods vehicles on Newgate in Barnard Castle, requesting a meeting with residents and council officials. Councillor McGuinness, Portfolio Holder for Rural, Farming and Transport, stated that while the council was committed to highway safety, the proposed measures had been assessed and were not deemed appropriate. He agreed to meet with Councillor Foote-Wood to explain the decision.

Councillor Wilkes questioned the process for checking the appropriateness of Council-owned land submitted for housing in the County Durham Plan review. Councillor Husband, Leader of the Council, clarified that the Leader and Cabinet were not directly involved in the Call for Sites process but would work with officers on site suitability. Councillor Wilkes raised specific concerns about Aykley Heads Nature Reserve, Villa Real School, and Thrislington Woods, questioning whether council decisions were being driven by officers and developers. The Chair reminded members that the County Durham Plan was still under consultation and advised against unnecessarily alarming the public.

Questions from Members

Councillor Foote-Wood raised concerns about traffic, noise, and heavy goods vehicles on Newgate in Barnard Castle, requesting a meeting with residents and council officials. Councillor McGuinness, Portfolio Holder for Rural, Farming and Transport, stated that while the council was committed to highway safety, the proposed measures had been assessed and were not deemed appropriate. He agreed to meet with Councillor Foote-Wood to explain the decision.

Councillor Wilkes questioned the process for checking the appropriateness of Council-owned land submitted for housing in the County Durham Plan review. Councillor Husband, Leader of the Council, clarified that the Leader and Cabinet were not directly involved in the Call for Sites process but would work with officers on site suitability. Councillor Wilkes raised specific concerns about Aykley Heads Nature Reserve, Villa Real School, and Thrislington Woods, questioning whether council decisions were being driven by officers and developers. The Chair reminded members that the County Durham Plan was still under consultation and advised against unnecessarily alarming the public.

Questions from Members

Councillor Foote-Wood raised concerns about traffic, noise, and heavy goods vehicles on Newgate in Barnard Castle, requesting a meeting with residents and council officials. Councillor McGuinness, Portfolio Holder for Rural, Farming and Transport, stated that while the council was committed to highway safety, the proposed measures had been assessed and were not deemed appropriate. He agreed to meet with Councillor Foote-Wood to explain the decision.

Councillor Wilkes questioned the process for checking the appropriateness of Council-owned land submitted for housing in the County Durham Plan review. Councillor Husband, Leader of the Council, clarified that the Leader and Cabinet were not directly involved in the Call for Sites process but would work with officers on site suitability. Councillor Wilkes raised specific concerns about Aykley Heads Nature Reserve, Villa Real School, and Thrislington Woods, questioning whether council decisions were being driven by officers and developers. The Chair reminded members that the County Durham Plan was still under consultation and advised against unnecessarily alarming the public.

Questions from Members

Councillor Foote-Wood raised concerns about traffic, noise, and heavy goods vehicles on Newgate in Barnard Castle, requesting a meeting with residents and council officials. Councillor McGuinness, Portfolio Holder for Rural, Farming and Transport, stated that while the council was committed to highway safety, the proposed measures had been assessed and were not deemed appropriate. He agreed to meet with Councillor Foote-Wood to explain the decision.

Councillor Wilkes questioned the process for checking the appropriateness of Council-owned land submitted for housing in the County Durham Plan review. Councillor Husband, Leader of the Council, clarified that the Leader and Cabinet were not directly involved in the Call for Sites process but would work with officers on site suitability. Councillor Wilkes raised specific concerns about Aykley Heads Nature Reserve, Villa Real School, and Thrislington Woods, questioning whether council decisions were being driven by officers and developers. The Chair reminded members that the County Durham Plan was still under consultation and advised against unnecessarily alarming the public.

Questions from Members

Councillor Foote-Wood raised concerns about traffic, noise, and heavy goods vehicles on Newgate in Barnard Castle, requesting a meeting with residents and council officials. Councillor McGuinness, Portfolio Holder for Rural, Farming and Transport, stated that while the council was committed to highway safety, the proposed measures had been assessed and were not deemed appropriate. He agreed to meet with Councillor Foote-Wood to explain the decision.

Councillor Wilkes questioned the process for checking the appropriateness of Council-owned land submitted for housing in the County Durham Plan review. Councillor Husband, Leader of the Council, clarified that the Leader and Cabinet were not directly involved in the Call for Sites process but would work with officers on site suitability. Councillor Wilkes raised specific concerns about Aykley Heads Nature Reserve, Villa Real School, and Thrislington Woods, questioning whether council decisions were being driven by officers and developers. The Chair reminded members that the County Durham Plan was still under consultation and advised against unnecessarily alarming the public.

Questions from Members

Councillor Foote-Wood raised concerns about traffic, noise, and heavy goods vehicles on Newgate in Barnard Castle, requesting a meeting with residents and council officials. Councillor McGuinness, Portfolio Holder for Rural, Farming and Transport, stated that while the council was committed to highway safety, the proposed measures had been assessed and were not deemed appropriate. He agreed to meet with Councillor Foote-Wood to explain the decision.

Councillor Wilkes questioned the process for checking the appropriateness of Council-owned land submitted for housing in the County Durham Plan review. Councillor Husband, Leader of the Council, clarified that the Leader and Cabinet were not directly involved in the Call for Sites process but would work with officers on site suitability. Councillor Wilkes raised specific concerns about Aykley Heads Nature Reserve, Villa Real School, and Thrislington Woods, questioning whether council decisions were being driven by officers and developers. The Chair reminded members that the County Durham Plan was still under consultation and advised against unnecessarily alarming the public.

Questions from Members

Councillor Foote-Wood raised concerns about traffic, noise, and heavy goods vehicles on Newgate in Barnard Castle, requesting a meeting with residents and council officials. Councillor McGuinness, Portfolio Holder for Rural, Farming and Transport, stated that while the council was committed to highway safety, the proposed measures had been assessed and were not deemed appropriate. He agreed to meet with Councillor Foote-Wood to explain the decision.

Councillor Wilkes questioned the process for checking the appropriateness of Council-owned land submitted for housing in the County Durham Plan review. Councillor Husband, Leader of the Council, clarified that the Leader and Cabinet were not directly involved in the Call for Sites process but would work with officers on site suitability. Councillor Wilkes raised specific concerns about Aykley Heads Nature Reserve, Villa Real School, and Thrislington Woods, questioning whether council decisions were being driven by officers and developers. The Chair reminded members that the County Durham Plan was still under consultation and advised against unnecessarily alarming the public.

Questions from Members

Councillor Foote-Wood raised concerns about traffic, noise, and heavy goods vehicles on Newgate in Barnard Castle, requesting a meeting with residents and council officials. Councillor McGuinness, Portfolio Holder for Rural, Farming and Transport, stated that while the council was committed to highway safety, the proposed measures had been assessed and were not deemed appropriate. He agreed to meet with Councillor Foote-Wood to explain the decision.

Councillor Wilkes questioned the process for checking the appropriateness of Council-owned land submitted for housing in the County Durham Plan review. Councillor Husband, Leader of the Council, clarified that the Leader and Cabinet were not directly involved in the Call for Sites process but would work with officers on site suitability. Councillor Wilkes raised specific concerns about Aykley Heads Nature Reserve, Villa Real School, and Thrislington Woods, questioning whether council decisions were being driven by officers and developers. The Chair reminded members that the County Durham Plan was still under consultation and advised against unnecessarily alarming the public.

Questions from Members

Councillor Foote-Wood raised concerns about traffic, noise, and heavy goods vehicles on Newgate in Barnard Castle, requesting a meeting with residents and council officials. Councillor McGuinness, Portfolio Holder for Rural, Farming and Transport, stated that while the council was committed to highway safety, the proposed measures had been assessed and were not deemed appropriate. He agreed to meet with Councillor Foote-Wood to explain the decision.

Councillor Wilkes questioned the process for checking the appropriateness of Council-owned land submitted for housing in the County Durham Plan review. Councillor Husband, Leader of the Council, clarified that the Leader and Cabinet were not directly involved in the Call for Sites process but would work with officers on site suitability. Councillor Wilkes raised specific concerns about Aykley Heads Nature Reserve, Villa Real School, and Thrislington Woods, questioning whether council decisions were being driven by officers and developers. The Chair reminded members that the County Durham Plan was still under consultation and advised against unnecessarily alarming the public.

Questions from Members

Councillor Foote-Wood raised concerns about traffic, noise, and heavy goods vehicles on Newgate in Barnard Castle, requesting a meeting with residents and council officials. Councillor McGuinness, Portfolio Holder for Rural, Farming and Transport, stated that while the council was committed to highway safety, the proposed measures had been assessed and were not deemed appropriate. He agreed to meet with Councillor Foote-Wood to explain the decision.

Councillor Wilkes questioned the process for checking the appropriateness of Council-owned land submitted for housing in the County Durham Plan review. Councillor Husband, Leader of the Council, clarified that the Leader and Cabinet were not directly involved in the Call for Sites process but would work with officers on site suitability. Councillor Wilkes raised specific concerns about Aykley Heads Nature Reserve, Villa Real School, and Thrislington Woods, questioning whether council decisions were being driven by officers and developers. The Chair reminded members that the County Durham Plan was still under consultation and advised against unnecessarily alarming the public.

Questions from Members

Councillor Foote-Wood raised concerns about traffic, noise, and heavy goods vehicles on Newgate in Barnard Castle, requesting a meeting with residents and council officials. Councillor McGuinness, Portfolio Holder for Rural, Farming and Transport, stated that while the council was committed to highway safety, the proposed measures had been assessed and were not deemed appropriate. He agreed to meet with Councillor Foote-Wood to explain the decision.

Councillor Wilkes questioned the process for checking the appropriateness of Council-owned land submitted for housing in the County Durham Plan review. Councillor Husband, Leader of the Council, clarified that the Leader and Cabinet were not directly involved in the Call for Sites process but would work with officers on site suitability. Councillor Wilkes raised specific concerns about Aykley Heads Nature Reserve, Villa Real School, and Thrislington Woods, questioning whether council decisions were being driven by officers and developers. The Chair reminded members that the County Durham Plan was still under consultation and advised against unnecessarily alarming the public.

Questions from Members

Councillor Foote-Wood raised concerns about traffic, noise, and heavy goods vehicles on Newgate in Barnard Castle, requesting a meeting with residents and council officials. Councillor McGuinness, Portfolio Holder for Rural, Farming and Transport, stated that while the council was committed to highway safety, the proposed measures had been assessed and were not deemed appropriate. He agreed to meet with Councillor Foote-Wood to explain the decision.

Councillor Wilkes questioned the process for checking the appropriateness of Council-owned land submitted for housing in the County Durham Plan review. Councillor Husband, Leader of the Council, clarified that the Leader and Cabinet were not directly involved in the Call for Sites process but would work with officers on site suitability. Councillor Wilkes raised specific concerns about Aykley Heads Nature Reserve, Villa Real School, and Thrislington Woods, questioning whether council decisions were being driven by officers and developers. The Chair reminded members that the County Durham Plan was still under consultation and advised against unnecessarily alarming the public.

Questions from Members

Councillor Foote-Wood raised concerns about traffic, noise, and heavy goods vehicles on Newgate in Barnard Castle, requesting a meeting with residents and council officials. Councillor McGuinness, Portfolio Holder for Rural, Farming and Transport, stated that while the council was committed to highway safety, the proposed measures had been assessed and were not deemed appropriate. He agreed to meet with Councillor Foote-Wood to explain the decision.

Councillor Wilkes questioned the process for checking the appropriateness of Council-owned land submitted for housing in the County Durham Plan review. Councillor Husband, Leader of the Council, clarified that the Leader and Cabinet were not directly involved in the Call for Sites process but would work with officers on site suitability. Councillor Wilkes raised specific concerns about Aykley Heads Nature Reserve, Villa Real School, and Thrislington Woods, questioning whether council decisions were being driven by officers and developers. The Chair reminded members that the County Durham Plan was still under consultation and advised against unnecessarily alarming the public.

Questions from Members

Councillor Foote-Wood raised concerns about traffic, noise, and heavy goods vehicles on Newgate in Barnard Castle, requesting a meeting with residents and council officials. Councillor McGuinness, Portfolio Holder for Rural, Farming and Transport, stated that while the council was committed to highway safety, the proposed measures had been assessed and were not deemed appropriate. He agreed to meet with Councillor Foote-Wood to explain the decision.

Councillor Wilkes questioned the process for checking the appropriateness of Council-owned land submitted for housing in the County Durham Plan review. Councillor Husband, Leader of the Council, clarified that the Leader and Cabinet were not directly involved in the Call for Sites process but would work with officers on site suitability. Councillor Wilkes raised specific concerns about Aykley Heads Nature Reserve, Villa Real School, and Thrislington Woods, questioning whether council decisions were being driven by officers and developers. The Chair reminded members that the County Durham Plan was still under consultation and advised against unnecessarily alarming the public.

Questions from Members

Councillor Foote-Wood raised concerns about traffic, noise, and heavy goods vehicles on Newgate in Barnard Castle, requesting a meeting with residents and council officials. Councillor McGuinness, Portfolio Holder for Rural, Farming and Transport, stated that while the council was committed to highway safety, the proposed measures had been assessed and were not deemed appropriate. He agreed to meet with Councillor Foote-Wood to explain the decision.

Councillor Wilkes questioned the process for checking the appropriateness of Council-owned land submitted for housing in the County Durham Plan review. Councillor Husband, Leader of the Council, clarified that the Leader and Cabinet were not directly involved in the Call for Sites process but would work with officers on site suitability. Councillor Wilkes raised specific concerns about Aykley Heads Nature Reserve, Villa Real School, and Thrislington Woods, questioning whether council decisions were being driven by officers and developers. The Chair reminded members that the County Durham Plan was still under consultation and advised against unnecessarily alarming the public.

Questions from Members

Councillor Foote-Wood raised concerns about traffic, noise, and heavy goods vehicles on Newgate in Barnard Castle, requesting a meeting with residents and council officials. Councillor McGuinness, Portfolio Holder for Rural, Farming and Transport, stated that while the council was committed to highway safety, the proposed measures had been assessed and were not deemed appropriate. He agreed to meet with Councillor Foote-Wood to explain the decision.

Councillor Wilkes questioned the process for checking the appropriateness of Council-owned land submitted for housing in the County Durham Plan review. Councillor Husband, Leader of the Council, clarified that the Leader and Cabinet were not directly involved in the Call for Sites process but would work with officers on site suitability. Councillor Wilkes raised specific concerns about Aykley Heads Nature Reserve, Villa Real School, and Thrislington Woods, questioning whether council decisions were being driven by officers and developers. The Chair reminded members that the County Durham Plan was still under consultation and advised against unnecessarily alarming the public.

Questions from Members

Councillor Foote-Wood raised concerns about traffic, noise, and heavy goods vehicles on Newgate in Barnard Castle, requesting a meeting with residents and council officials. Councillor McGuinness, Portfolio Holder for Rural, Farming and Transport, stated that while the council was committed to highway safety, the proposed measures had been assessed and were not deemed appropriate. He agreed to meet with Councillor Foote-Wood to explain the decision.

Councillor Wilkes questioned the process for checking the appropriateness of Council-owned land submitted for housing in the County Durham Plan review. Councillor Husband, Leader of the Council, clarified that the Leader and Cabinet were not directly involved in the Call for Sites process but would work with officers on site suitability. Councillor Wilkes raised specific concerns about Aykley Heads Nature Reserve, Villa Real School, and Thrislington Woods, questioning whether council decisions were being driven by officers and developers. The Chair reminded members that the County Durham Plan was still under consultation and advised against unnecessarily alarming the public.

Questions from Members

Councillor Foote-Wood raised concerns about traffic, noise, and heavy goods vehicles on Newgate in Barnard Castle, requesting a meeting with residents and council officials. Councillor McGuinness, Portfolio Holder for Rural, Farming and Transport, stated that while the council was committed to highway safety, the proposed measures had been assessed and were not deemed appropriate. He agreed to meet with Councillor Foote-Wood to explain the decision.

Councillor Wilkes questioned the process for checking the appropriateness of Council-owned land submitted for housing in the County Durham Plan review. Councillor Husband, Leader of the Council, clarified that the Leader and Cabinet were not directly involved in the Call for Sites process but would work with officers on site suitability. Councillor Wilkes raised specific concerns about Aykley Heads Nature Reserve, Villa Real School, and Thrislington Woods, questioning whether council decisions were being driven by officers and developers. The Chair reminded members that the County Durham Plan was still under consultation and advised against unnecessarily alarming the public.

Questions from Members

Councillor Foote-Wood raised concerns about traffic, noise, and heavy goods vehicles on Newgate in Barnard Castle, requesting a meeting with residents and council officials. Councillor McGuinness, Portfolio Holder for Rural, Farming and Transport, stated that while the council was committed to highway safety, the proposed measures had been assessed and were not deemed appropriate. He agreed to meet with Councillor Foote-Wood to explain the decision.

Councillor Wilkes questioned the process for checking the appropriateness of Council-owned land submitted for housing in the County Durham Plan review. Councillor Husband, Leader of the Council, clarified that the Leader and Cabinet were not directly involved in the Call for Sites process but would work with officers on site suitability. Councillor Wilkes raised specific concerns about Aykley Heads Nature Reserve, Villa Real School, and Thrislington Woods, questioning whether council decisions were being driven by officers and developers. The Chair reminded members that the County Durham Plan was still under consultation and advised against unnecessarily alarming the public.

Questions from Members

Councillor Foote-Wood raised concerns about traffic, noise, and heavy goods vehicles on Newgate in Barnard Castle, requesting a meeting with residents and council officials. Councillor McGuinness, Portfolio Holder for Rural, Farming and Transport, stated that while the council was committed to highway safety, the proposed measures had been assessed and were not deemed appropriate. He agreed to meet with Councillor Foote-Wood to explain the decision.

Councillor Wilkes questioned the process for checking the appropriateness of Council-owned land submitted for housing in the County Durham Plan review. Councillor Husband, Leader of the Council, clarified that the Leader and Cabinet were not directly involved in the Call for Sites process but would work with officers on site suitability. Councillor Wilkes raised specific concerns about Aykley Heads Nature Reserve, Villa Real School, and Thrislington Woods, questioning whether council decisions were being driven by officers and developers. The Chair reminded members that the County Durham Plan was still under consultation and advised against unnecessarily alarming the public.

Questions from Members

Councillor Foote-Wood raised concerns about traffic, noise, and heavy goods vehicles on Newgate in Barnard Castle, requesting a meeting with residents and council officials. Councillor McGuinness, Portfolio Holder for Rural, Farming and Transport, stated that while the council was committed to highway safety, the proposed measures had been assessed and were not deemed appropriate. He agreed to meet with Councillor Foote-Wood to explain the decision.

Councillor Wilkes questioned the process for checking the appropriateness of Council-owned land submitted for housing in the County Durham Plan review. Councillor Husband, Leader of the Council, clarified that the Leader and Cabinet were not directly involved in the Call for Sites process but would work with officers on site suitability. Councillor Wilkes raised specific concerns about Aykley Heads Nature Reserve, Villa Real School, and Thrislington Woods, questioning whether council decisions were being driven by officers and developers. The Chair reminded members that the County Durham Plan was still under consultation and advised against unnecessarily alarming the public.

Questions from Members

Councillor Foote-Wood raised concerns about traffic, noise, and heavy goods vehicles on Newgate in Barnard Castle, requesting a meeting with residents and council officials. Councillor McGuinness, Portfolio Holder for Rural, Farming and Transport, stated that while the council was committed to highway safety, the proposed measures had been assessed and were not deemed appropriate. He agreed to meet with Councillor Foote-Wood to explain the decision.

Councillor Wilkes questioned the process for checking the appropriateness of Council-owned land submitted for housing in the County Durham Plan review. Councillor Husband, Leader of the Council, clarified that the Leader and Cabinet were not directly involved in the Call for Sites process but would work with officers on site suitability. Councillor Wilkes raised specific concerns about Aykley Heads Nature Reserve, Villa Real School, and Thrislington Woods, questioning whether council decisions were being driven by officers and developers. The Chair reminded members that the County Durham Plan was still under consultation and advised against unnecessarily alarming the public.

Questions from Members

Councillor Foote-Wood raised concerns about traffic, noise, and heavy goods vehicles on Newgate in Barnard Castle, requesting a meeting with residents and council officials. Councillor McGuinness, Portfolio Holder for Rural, Farming and Transport, stated that while the council was committed to highway safety, the proposed measures had been assessed and were not deemed appropriate. He agreed to meet with Councillor Foote-Wood to explain the decision.

Councillor Wilkes questioned the process for checking the appropriateness of Council-owned land submitted for housing in the County Durham Plan review. Councillor Husband, Leader of the Council, clarified that the Leader and Cabinet were not directly involved in the Call for Sites process but would work with officers on site suitability. Councillor Wilkes raised specific concerns about Aykley Heads Nature Reserve, Villa Real School, and Thrislington Woods, questioning whether council decisions were being driven by officers and developers. The Chair reminded members that the County Durham Plan was still under consultation and advised against unnecessarily alarming the public.

Questions from Members

Councillor Foote-Wood raised concerns about traffic, noise, and heavy goods vehicles on Newgate in Barnard Castle, requesting a meeting with residents and council officials. Councillor McGuinness, Portfolio Holder for Rural, Farming and Transport, stated that while the council was committed to highway safety, the proposed measures had been assessed and were not deemed appropriate. He agreed to meet with Councillor Foote-Wood to explain the decision.

Councillor Wilkes questioned the process for checking the appropriateness of Council-owned land submitted for housing in the County Durham Plan review. Councillor Husband, Leader of the Council, clarified that the Leader and Cabinet were not directly involved in the Call for Sites process but would work with officers on site suitability. Councillor Wilkes raised specific concerns about Aykley Heads Nature Reserve, Villa Real School, and Thrislington Woods, questioning whether council decisions were being driven by officers and developers. The Chair reminded members that the County Durham Plan was still under consultation and advised against unnecessarily alarming the public.

Questions from Members

Councillor Foote-Wood raised concerns about traffic, noise, and heavy goods vehicles on Newgate in Barnard Castle, requesting a meeting with residents and council officials. Councillor McGuinness, Portfolio Holder for Rural, Farming and Transport, stated that while the council was committed to highway safety, the proposed measures had been assessed and were not deemed appropriate. He agreed to meet with Councillor Foote-Wood to explain the decision.

Councillor Wilkes questioned the process for checking the appropriateness of Council-owned land submitted for housing in the County Durham Plan review. Councillor Husband, Leader of the Council, clarified that the Leader and Cabinet were not directly involved in the Call for Sites process but would work with officers on site suitability. Councillor Wilkes raised specific concerns about Aykley Heads Nature Reserve, Villa Real School, and Thrislington Woods, questioning whether council decisions were being driven by officers and developers. The Chair reminded members that the County Durham Plan was still under consultation and advised against unnecessarily alarming the public.

Questions from Members

Councillor Foote-Wood raised concerns about traffic, noise, and heavy goods vehicles on Newgate in Barnard Castle, requesting a meeting with residents and council officials. Councillor McGuinness, Portfolio Holder for Rural, Farming and Transport, stated that while the council was committed to highway safety, the proposed measures had been assessed and were not deemed appropriate. He agreed to meet with Councillor Foote-Wood to explain the decision.

Councillor Wilkes questioned the process for checking the appropriateness of Council-owned land submitted for housing in the County Durham Plan review. Councillor Husband, Leader of the Council, clarified that the Leader and Cabinet were not directly involved in the Call for Sites process but would work with officers on site suitability. Councillor Wilkes raised specific concerns about Aykley Heads Nature Reserve, Villa Real School, and Thrislington Woods, questioning whether council decisions were being driven by officers and developers. The Chair reminded members that the County Durham Plan was still under consultation and advised against unnecessarily alarming the public.

Questions from Members

Councillor Foote-Wood raised concerns about traffic, noise, and heavy goods vehicles on Newgate in Barnard Castle, requesting a meeting with residents and council officials. Councillor McGuinness, Portfolio Holder for Rural, Farming and Transport, stated that while the council was committed to highway safety, the proposed measures had been assessed and were not deemed appropriate. He agreed to meet with Councillor Foote-Wood to explain the decision.

Councillor Wilkes questioned the process for checking the appropriateness of Council-owned land submitted for housing in the County Durham Plan review. Councillor Husband, Leader of the Council, clarified that the Leader and Cabinet were not directly involved in the Call for Sites process but would work with officers on site suitability. Councillor Wilkes raised specific concerns about Aykley Heads Nature Reserve, Villa Real School, and Thrislington Woods, questioning whether council decisions were being driven by officers and developers. The Chair reminded members that the County Durham Plan was still under consultation and advised against unnecessarily alarming the public.

Questions from Members

Councillor Foote-Wood raised concerns about traffic, noise, and heavy goods vehicles on Newgate in Barnard Castle, requesting a meeting with residents and council officials. Councillor McGuinness, Portfolio Holder for Rural, Farming and Transport, stated that while the council was committed to highway safety, the proposed measures had been assessed and were not deemed appropriate. He agreed to meet with Councillor Foote-Wood to explain the decision.

Councillor Wilkes questioned the process for checking the appropriateness of Council-owned land submitted for housing in the County Durham Plan review. Councillor Husband, Leader of the Council, clarified that the Leader and Cabinet were not directly involved in the Call for Sites process but would work with officers on site suitability. Councillor Wilkes raised specific concerns about Aykley Heads Nature Reserve, Villa Real School, and Thrislington Woods, questioning whether council decisions were being driven by officers and developers. The Chair reminded members that the County Durham Plan was still under consultation and advised against unnecessarily alarming the public.

Questions from Members

Councillor Foote-Wood raised concerns about traffic, noise, and heavy goods vehicles on Newgate in Barnard Castle, requesting a meeting with residents and council officials. Councillor McGuinness, Portfolio Holder for Rural, Farming and Transport, stated that while the council was committed to highway safety, the proposed measures had been assessed and were not deemed appropriate. He agreed to meet with Councillor Foote-Wood to explain the decision.

Councillor Wilkes questioned the process for checking the appropriateness of Council-owned land submitted for housing in the County Durham Plan review. Councillor Husband, Leader of the Council, clarified that the Leader and Cabinet were not directly involved in the Call for Sites process but would work with officers on site suitability. Councillor Wilkes raised specific concerns about Aykley Heads Nature Reserve, Villa Real School, and Thrislington Woods, questioning whether council decisions were being driven by officers and developers. The Chair reminded members that the County Durham Plan was still under consultation and advised against unnecessarily alarming the public.

Questions from Members

Councillor Foote-Wood raised concerns about traffic, noise, and heavy goods vehicles on Newgate in Barnard Castle, requesting a meeting with residents and council officials. Councillor McGuinness, Portfolio Holder for Rural, Farming and Transport, stated that while the council was committed to highway safety, the proposed measures had been assessed and were not deemed appropriate. He agreed to meet with Councillor Foote-Wood to explain the decision.

Councillor Wilkes questioned the process for checking the appropriateness of Council-owned land submitted for housing in the County Durham Plan review. Councillor Husband, Leader of the Council, clarified that the Leader and Cabinet were not directly involved in the Call for Sites process but would work with officers on site suitability. Councillor Wilkes raised specific concerns about Aykley Heads Nature Reserve, Villa Real School, and Thrislington Woods, questioning whether council decisions were being driven by officers and developers. The Chair reminded members that the County Durham Plan was still under consultation and advised against unnecessarily alarming the public.

Questions from Members

Councillor Foote-Wood raised concerns about traffic, noise, and heavy goods vehicles on Newgate in Barnard Castle, requesting a meeting with residents and council officials. Councillor McGuinness, Portfolio Holder for Rural, Farming and Transport, stated that while the council was committed to highway safety, the proposed measures had been assessed and were not deemed appropriate. He agreed to meet with Councillor Foote-Wood to explain the decision.

Councillor Wilkes questioned the process for checking the appropriateness of Council-owned land submitted for housing in the County Durham Plan review. Councillor Husband, Leader of the Council, clarified that the Leader and Cabinet were not directly involved in the Call for Sites process but would work with officers on site suitability. Councillor Wilkes raised specific concerns about Aykley Heads Nature Reserve, Villa Real School, and Thrislington Woods, questioning whether council decisions were being driven by officers and developers. The Chair reminded members that the County Durham Plan was still under consultation and advised against unnecessarily alarming the public.

Questions from Members

Councillor Foote-Wood raised concerns about traffic, noise, and heavy goods vehicles on Newgate in Barnard Castle, requesting a meeting with residents and council officials. Councillor McGuinness, Portfolio Holder for Rural, Farming and Transport, stated that while the council was committed to highway safety, the proposed measures had been assessed and were not deemed appropriate. He agreed to meet with Councillor Foote-Wood to explain the decision.

Councillor Wilkes questioned the process for checking the appropriateness of Council-owned land submitted for housing in the County Durham Plan review. Councillor Husband, Leader of the Council, clarified that the Leader and Cabinet were not directly involved in the Call for Sites process but would work with officers on site suitability. Councillor Wilkes raised specific concerns about Aykley Heads Nature Reserve, Villa Real School, and Thrislington Woods, questioning whether council decisions were being driven by officers and developers. The Chair reminded members that the County Durham Plan was still under consultation and advised against unnecessarily alarming the public.

Questions from Members

Councillor Foote-Wood raised concerns about traffic, noise, and heavy goods vehicles on Newgate in Barnard Castle, requesting a meeting with residents and council officials. Councillor McGuinness, Portfolio Holder for Rural, Farming and Transport, stated that while the council was committed to highway safety, the proposed measures had been assessed and were not deemed appropriate. He agreed to meet with Councillor Foote-Wood to explain the decision.

Councillor Wilkes questioned the process for checking the appropriateness of Council-owned land submitted for housing in the County Durham Plan review. Councillor Husband, Leader of the Council, clarified that the Leader and Cabinet were not directly involved in the Call for Sites process but would work with officers on site suitability. Councillor Wilkes raised specific concerns about Aykley Heads Nature Reserve, Villa Real School, and Thrislington Woods, questioning whether council decisions were being driven by officers and developers. The Chair reminded members that the County Durham Plan was still under consultation and advised against unnecessarily alarming the public.

Questions from Members

Councillor Foote-Wood raised concerns about traffic, noise, and heavy goods vehicles on Newgate in Barnard Castle, requesting a meeting with residents and council officials. Councillor McGuinness, Portfolio Holder for Rural, Farming and Transport, stated that while the council was committed to highway safety, the proposed measures had been assessed and were not deemed appropriate. He agreed to meet with Councillor Foote-Wood to explain the decision.

Councillor Wilkes questioned the process for checking the appropriateness of Council-owned land submitted for housing in the County Durham Plan review. Councillor Husband, Leader of the Council, clarified that the Leader and Cabinet were not directly involved in the Call for Sites process but would work with officers on site suitability. Councillor Wilkes raised specific concerns about Aykley Heads Nature Reserve, Villa Real School, and Thrislington Woods, questioning whether council decisions were being driven by officers and developers. The Chair reminded members that the County Durham Plan was still under consultation and advised against unnecessarily alarming the public.

Questions from Members

Councillor Foote-Wood raised concerns about traffic, noise, and heavy goods vehicles on Newgate in Barnard Castle, requesting a meeting with residents and council officials. Councillor McGuinness, Portfolio Holder for Rural, Farming and Transport, stated that while the council was committed to highway safety, the proposed measures had been assessed and were not deemed appropriate. He agreed to meet with Councillor Foote-Wood to explain the decision.

Councillor Wilkes questioned the process for checking the appropriateness of Council-owned land submitted for housing in the County Durham Plan review. Councillor Husband, Leader of the Council, clarified that the Leader and Cabinet were not directly involved in the Call for Sites process but would work with officers on site suitability. Councillor Wilkes raised specific concerns about Aykley Heads Nature Reserve, Villa Real School, and Thrislington Woods, questioning whether council decisions were being driven by officers and developers. The Chair reminded members that the County Durham Plan was still under consultation and advised against unnecessarily alarming the public.

Questions from Members

Councillor Foote-Wood raised concerns about traffic, noise, and heavy goods vehicles on Newgate in Barnard Castle, requesting a meeting with residents and council officials. Councillor McGuinness, Portfolio Holder for Rural, Farming and Transport, stated that while the council was committed to highway safety, the proposed measures had been assessed and were not deemed appropriate. He agreed to meet with Councillor Foote-Wood to explain the decision.

Councillor Wilkes questioned the process for checking the appropriateness of Council-owned land submitted for housing in the County Durham Plan review. Councillor Husband, Leader of the Council, clarified that the Leader and Cabinet were not directly involved in the Call for Sites process but would work with officers on site suitability. Councillor Wilkes raised specific concerns about Aykley Heads Nature Reserve, Villa Real School, and Thrislington Woods, questioning whether council decisions were being driven by officers and developers. The Chair reminded members that the County Durham Plan was still under consultation and advised against unnecessarily alarming the public.

Questions from Members

Councillor Foote-Wood raised concerns about traffic, noise, and heavy goods vehicles on Newgate in Barnard Castle, requesting a meeting with residents and council officials. Councillor McGuinness, Portfolio Holder for Rural, Farming and Transport, stated that while the council was committed to highway safety, the proposed measures had been assessed and were not deemed appropriate. He agreed to meet with Councillor Foote-Wood to explain the decision.

Councillor Wilkes questioned the process for checking the appropriateness of Council-owned land submitted for housing in the County Durham Plan review. Councillor Husband, Leader of the Council, clarified that the Leader and Cabinet were not directly involved in the Call for Sites process but would work with officers on site suitability. Councillor Wilkes raised specific concerns about Aykley Heads Nature Reserve, Villa Real School, and Thrislington Woods, questioning whether council decisions were being driven by officers and developers. The Chair reminded members that the County Durham Plan was still under consultation and advised against unnecessarily alarming the public.

Questions from Members

Councillor Foote-Wood raised concerns about traffic, noise, and heavy goods vehicles on Newgate in Barnard Castle, requesting a meeting with residents and council officials. Councillor McGuinness, Portfolio Holder for Rural, Farming and Transport, stated that while the council was committed to highway safety, the proposed measures had been assessed and were not deemed appropriate. He agreed to meet with Councillor Foote-Wood to explain the decision.

Councillor Wilkes questioned the process for checking the appropriateness of Council-owned land submitted for housing in the County Durham Plan review. Councillor Husband, Leader of the Council, clarified that the Leader and Cabinet were not directly involved in the Call for Sites process but would work with officers on site suitability. Councillor Wilkes raised specific concerns about Aykley Heads Nature Reserve, Villa Real School, and Thrislington Woods, questioning whether council decisions were being driven by officers and developers. The Chair reminded members that the County Durham Plan was still under consultation and advised against unnecessarily alarming the public.

Questions from Members

Councillor Foote-Wood raised concerns about traffic, noise, and heavy goods vehicles on Newgate in Barnard Castle, requesting a meeting with residents and council officials. Councillor McGuinness, Portfolio Holder for Rural, Farming and Transport, stated that while the council was committed to highway safety, the proposed measures had been assessed and were not deemed appropriate. He agreed to meet with Councillor Foote-Wood to explain the decision.

Councillor Wilkes questioned the process for checking the appropriateness of Council-owned land submitted for housing in the County Durham Plan review. Councillor Husband, Leader of the Council, clarified that the Leader and Cabinet were not directly involved in the Call for Sites process but would work with officers on site suitability. Councillor Wilkes raised specific concerns about Aykley Heads Nature Reserve, Villa Real School, and Thrislington Woods, questioning whether council decisions were being driven by officers and developers. The Chair reminded members that the County Durham Plan was still under consultation and advised against unnecessarily alarming the public.

Questions from Members

Councillor Foote-Wood raised concerns about traffic, noise, and heavy goods vehicles on Newgate in Barnard Castle, requesting a meeting with residents and council officials. Councillor McGuinness, Portfolio Holder for Rural, Farming and Transport, stated that while the council was committed to highway safety, the proposed measures had been assessed and were not deemed appropriate. He agreed to meet with Councillor Foote-Wood to explain the decision.

Councillor Wilkes questioned the process for checking the appropriateness of Council-owned land submitted for housing in the County Durham Plan review. Councillor Husband, Leader of the Council, clarified that the Leader and Cabinet were not directly involved in the Call for Sites process but would work with officers on site suitability. Councillor Wilkes raised specific concerns about Aykley Heads Nature Reserve, Villa Real School, and Thrislington Woods, questioning whether council decisions were being driven by officers and developers. The Chair reminded members that the County Durham Plan was still under consultation and advised against unnecessarily alarming the public.

Questions from Members

Councillor Foote-Wood raised concerns about traffic, noise, and heavy goods vehicles on Newgate in Barnard Castle, requesting a meeting with residents and council officials. Councillor McGuinness, Portfolio Holder for Rural, Farming and Transport, stated that while the council was committed to highway safety, the proposed measures had been assessed and were not deemed appropriate. He agreed to meet with Councillor Foote-Wood to explain the decision.

Councillor Wilkes questioned the process for checking the appropriateness of Council-owned land submitted for housing in the County Durham Plan review. Councillor Husband, Leader of the Council, clarified that the Leader and Cabinet were not directly involved in the Call for Sites process but would work with officers on site suitability. Councillor Wilkes raised specific concerns about Aykley Heads Nature Reserve, Villa Real School, and Thrislington Woods, questioning whether council decisions were being driven by officers and developers. The Chair reminded members that the County Durham Plan was still under consultation and advised against unnecessarily alarming the public.

Questions from Members

Councillor Foote-Wood raised concerns about traffic, noise, and heavy goods vehicles on Newgate in Barnard Castle, requesting a meeting with residents and council officials. Councillor McGuinness, Portfolio Holder for Rural, Farming and Transport, stated that while the council was committed to highway safety, the proposed measures had been assessed and were not deemed appropriate. He agreed to meet with Councillor Foote-Wood to explain the decision.

Councillor Wilkes questioned the process for checking the appropriateness of Council-owned land submitted for housing in the County Durham Plan review. Councillor Husband, Leader of the Council, clarified that the Leader and Cabinet were not directly involved in the Call for Sites process but would work with officers on site suitability. Councillor Wilkes raised specific concerns about Aykley Heads Nature Reserve, Villa Real School, and Thrislington Woods, questioning whether council decisions were being driven by officers and developers. The Chair reminded members that the County Durham Plan was still under consultation and advised against unnecessarily alarming the public.

Questions from Members

Councillor Foote-Wood raised concerns about traffic, noise, and heavy goods vehicles on Newgate in Barnard Castle, requesting a meeting with residents and council officials. Councillor McGuinness, Portfolio Holder for Rural, Farming and Transport, stated that while the council was committed to highway safety, the proposed measures had been assessed and were not deemed appropriate. He agreed to meet with Councillor Foote-Wood to explain the decision.

Councillor Wilkes questioned the process for checking the appropriateness of Council-owned land submitted for housing in the County Durham Plan review. Councillor Husband, Leader of the Council, clarified that the Leader and Cabinet were not directly involved in the Call for Sites process but would work with officers on site suitability. Councillor Wilkes raised specific concerns about Aykley Heads Nature Reserve, Villa Real School, and Thrislington Woods, questioning whether council decisions were being driven by officers and developers. The Chair reminded members that the County Durham Plan was still under consultation and advised against unnecessarily alarming the public.

Questions from Members

Councillor Foote-Wood raised concerns about traffic, noise, and heavy goods vehicles on Newgate in Barnard Castle, requesting a meeting with residents and council officials. Councillor McGuinness, Portfolio Holder for Rural, Farming and Transport, stated that while the council was committed to highway safety, the proposed measures had been assessed and were not deemed appropriate. He agreed to meet with Councillor Foote-Wood to explain the decision.

Councillor Wilkes questioned the process for checking the appropriateness of Council-owned land submitted for housing in the County Durham Plan review. Councillor Husband, Leader of the Council, clarified that the Leader and Cabinet were not directly involved in the Call for Sites process but would work with officers on site suitability. Councillor Wilkes raised specific concerns about Aykley Heads Nature Reserve, Villa Real School, and Thrislington Woods, questioning whether council decisions were being driven by officers and developers. The Chair reminded members that the County Durham Plan was still under consultation and advised against unnecessarily alarming the public.

Questions from Members

Councillor Foote-Wood raised concerns about traffic, noise, and heavy goods vehicles on Newgate in Barnard Castle, requesting a meeting with residents and council officials. Councillor McGuinness, Portfolio Holder for Rural, Farming and Transport, stated that while the council was committed to highway safety, the proposed measures had been assessed and were not deemed appropriate. He agreed to meet with Councillor Foote-Wood to explain the decision.

Councillor Wilkes questioned the process for checking the appropriateness of Council-owned land submitted for housing in the County Durham Plan review. Councillor Husband, Leader of the Council, clarified that the Leader and Cabinet were not directly involved in the Call for Sites process but would work with officers on site suitability. Councillor Wilkes raised specific concerns about Aykley Heads Nature Reserve, Villa Real School, and Thrislington Woods, questioning whether council decisions were being driven by officers and developers. The Chair reminded members that the County Durham Plan was still under consultation and advised against unnecessarily alarming the public.

Questions from Members

Councillor Foote-Wood raised concerns about traffic, noise, and heavy goods vehicles on Newgate in Barnard Castle, requesting a meeting with residents and council officials. Councillor McGuinness, Portfolio Holder for Rural, Farming and Transport, stated that while the council was committed to highway safety, the proposed measures had been assessed and were not deemed appropriate. He agreed to meet with Councillor Foote-Wood to explain the decision.

Councillor Wilkes questioned the process for checking the appropriateness of Council-owned land submitted for housing in the County Durham Plan review. Councillor Husband, Leader of the Council, clarified that the Leader and Cabinet were not directly involved in the Call for Sites process but would work with officers on site suitability. Councillor Wilkes raised specific concerns about Aykley Heads Nature Reserve, Villa Real School, and Thrislington Woods, questioning whether council decisions were being driven by officers and developers. The Chair reminded members that the County Durham Plan was still under consultation and advised against unnecessarily alarming the public.

Questions from Members

Councillor Foote-Wood raised concerns about traffic, noise, and heavy goods vehicles on Newgate in Barnard Castle, requesting a meeting with residents and council officials. Councillor McGuinness, Portfolio Holder for Rural, Farming and Transport, stated that while the council was committed to highway safety, the proposed measures had been assessed and were not deemed appropriate. He agreed to meet with Councillor Foote-Wood to explain the decision.

Councillor Wilkes questioned the process for checking the appropriateness of Council-owned land submitted for housing in the County Durham Plan review. Councillor Husband, Leader of the Council, clarified that the Leader and Cabinet were not directly involved in the Call for Sites process but would work with officers on site suitability. Councillor Wilkes raised specific concerns about Aykley Heads Nature Reserve, Villa Real School, and Thrislington Woods, questioning whether council decisions were being driven by officers and developers. The Chair reminded members that the County Durham Plan was still under consultation and advised against unnecessarily alarming the public.

Questions from Members

Councillor Foote-Wood raised concerns about traffic, noise, and heavy goods vehicles on Newgate in Barnard Castle, requesting a meeting with residents and council officials. Councillor McGuinness, Portfolio Holder for Rural, Farming and Transport, stated that while the council was committed to highway safety, the proposed measures had been assessed and were not deemed appropriate. He agreed to meet with Councillor Foote-Wood to explain the decision.

Councillor Wilkes questioned the process for checking the appropriateness of Council-owned land submitted for housing in the County Durham Plan review. Councillor Husband, Leader of the Council, clarified that the Leader and Cabinet were not directly involved in the Call for Sites process but would work with officers on site suitability. Councillor Wilkes raised specific concerns about Aykley Heads Nature Reserve, Villa Real School, and Thrislington Woods, questioning whether council decisions were being driven by officers and developers. The Chair reminded members that the County Durham Plan was still under consultation and advised against unnecessarily alarming the public.

Questions from Members

Councillor Foote-Wood raised concerns about traffic, noise, and heavy goods vehicles on Newgate in Barnard Castle, requesting a meeting with residents and council officials. Councillor McGuinness, Portfolio Holder for Rural, Farming and Transport, stated that while the council was committed to highway safety, the proposed measures had been assessed and were not deemed appropriate. He agreed to meet with Councillor Foote-Wood to explain the decision.

Councillor Wilkes questioned the process for checking the appropriateness of Council-owned land submitted for housing in the County Durham Plan review. Councillor Husband, Leader of the Council, clarified that the Leader and Cabinet were not directly involved in the Call for Sites process but would work with officers on site suitability. Councillor Wilkes raised specific concerns about Aykley Heads Nature Reserve, Villa Real School, and Thrislington Woods, questioning whether council decisions were being driven by officers and developers. The Chair reminded members that the County Durham Plan was still under consultation and advised against unnecessarily alarming the public.

Questions from Members

Councillor Foote-Wood raised concerns about traffic, noise, and heavy goods vehicles on Newgate in Barnard Castle, requesting a meeting with residents and council officials. Councillor McGuinness, Portfolio Holder for Rural, Farming and Transport, stated that while the council was committed to highway safety, the proposed measures had been assessed and were not deemed appropriate. He agreed to meet with Councillor Foote-Wood to explain the decision.

Councillor Wilkes questioned the process for checking the appropriateness of Council-owned land submitted for housing in the County Durham Plan review. Councillor Husband, Leader of the Council, clarified that the Leader and Cabinet were not directly involved in the Call for Sites process but would work with officers on site suitability. Councillor Wilkes raised specific concerns about Aykley Heads Nature Reserve, Villa Real School, and Thrislington Woods, questioning whether council decisions were being driven by officers and developers. The Chair reminded members that the County Durham Plan was still under consultation and advised against unnecessarily alarming the public.

Questions from Members

Councillor Foote-Wood raised concerns about traffic, noise, and heavy goods vehicles on Newgate in Barnard Castle, requesting a meeting with residents and council officials. Councillor McGuinness, Portfolio Holder for Rural, Farming and Transport, stated that while the council was committed to highway safety, the proposed measures had been assessed and were not deemed appropriate. He agreed to meet with Councillor Foote-Wood to explain the decision.

Councillor Wilkes questioned the process for checking the appropriateness of Council-owned land submitted for housing in the County Durham Plan review. Councillor Husband, Leader of the Council, clarified that the Leader and Cabinet were not directly involved in the Call for Sites process but would work with officers on site suitability. Councillor Wilkes raised specific concerns about Aykley Heads Nature Reserve, Villa Real School, and Thrislington Woods, questioning whether council decisions were being driven by officers and developers. The Chair reminded members that the County Durham Plan was still under consultation and advised against unnecessarily alarming the public.

Questions from Members

Councillor Foote-Wood raised concerns about traffic, noise, and heavy goods vehicles on Newgate in Barnard Castle, requesting a meeting with residents and council officials. Councillor McGuinness, Portfolio Holder for Rural, Farming and Transport, stated that while the council was committed to highway safety, the proposed measures had been assessed and were not deemed appropriate. He agreed to meet with Councillor Foote-Wood to explain the decision.

Councillor Wilkes questioned the process for checking the appropriateness of Council-owned land submitted for housing in the County Durham Plan review. Councillor Husband, Leader of the Council, clarified that the Leader and Cabinet were not directly involved in the Call for Sites process but would work with officers on site suitability. Councillor Wilkes raised specific concerns about Aykley Heads Nature Reserve, Villa Real School, and Thrislington Woods, questioning whether council decisions were being driven by officers and developers. The Chair reminded members that the County Durham Plan was still under consultation and advised against unnecessarily alarming the public.

Questions from Members

Councillor Foote-Wood raised concerns about traffic, noise, and heavy goods vehicles on Newgate in Barnard Castle, requesting a meeting with residents and council officials. Councillor McGuinness, Portfolio Holder for Rural, Farming and Transport, stated that while the council was committed to highway safety, the proposed measures had been assessed and were not deemed appropriate. He agreed to meet with Councillor Foote-Wood to explain the decision.

Councillor Wilkes questioned the process for checking the appropriateness of Council-owned land submitted for housing in the County Durham Plan review. Councillor Husband, Leader of the Council, clarified that the Leader and Cabinet were not directly involved in the Call for Sites process but would work with officers on site suitability. Councillor Wilkes raised specific concerns about Aykley Heads Nature Reserve, Villa Real School, and Thrislington Woods, questioning whether council decisions were being driven by officers and developers. The Chair reminded members that the County Durham Plan was still under consultation and advised against unnecessarily alarming the public.

Questions from Members

Councillor Foote-Wood raised concerns about traffic, noise, and heavy goods vehicles on Newgate in Barnard Castle, requesting a meeting with residents and council officials. Councillor McGuinness, Portfolio Holder for Rural, Farming and Transport, stated that while the council was committed to highway safety, the proposed measures had been assessed and were not deemed appropriate. He agreed to meet with Councillor Foote-Wood to explain the decision.

Councillor Wilkes questioned the process for checking the appropriateness of Council-owned land submitted for housing in the County Durham Plan review. Councillor Husband, Leader of the Council, clarified that the Leader and Cabinet were not directly involved in the Call for Sites process but would work with officers on site suitability. Councillor Wilkes raised specific concerns about Aykley Heads Nature Reserve, Villa Real School, and Thrislington Woods, questioning whether council decisions were being driven by officers and developers. The Chair reminded members that the County Durham Plan was still under consultation and advised against unnecessarily alarming the public.

Questions from Members

Councillor Foote-Wood raised concerns about traffic, noise, and heavy goods vehicles on Newgate in Barnard Castle, requesting a meeting with residents and council officials. Councillor McGuinness, Portfolio Holder for Rural, Farming and Transport, stated that while the council was committed to highway safety, the proposed measures had been assessed and were not deemed appropriate. He agreed to meet with Councillor Foote-Wood to explain the decision.

Councillor Wilkes questioned the process for checking the appropriateness of Council-owned land submitted for housing in the County Durham Plan review. Councillor Husband, Leader of the Council, clarified that the Leader and Cabinet were not directly involved in the Call for Sites process but would work with officers on site suitability. Councillor Wilkes raised specific concerns about Aykley Heads Nature Reserve, Villa Real School, and Thrislington Woods, questioning whether council decisions were being driven by officers and developers. The Chair reminded members that the County Durham Plan was still under consultation and advised against unnecessarily alarming the public.

Questions from Members

Councillor Foote-Wood raised concerns about traffic, noise, and heavy goods vehicles on Newgate in Barnard Castle, requesting a meeting with residents and council officials. Councillor McGuinness, Portfolio Holder for Rural, Farming and Transport, stated that while the council was committed to highway safety, the proposed measures had been assessed and were not deemed appropriate. He agreed to meet with Councillor Foote-Wood to explain the decision.

Councillor Wilkes questioned the process for checking the appropriateness of Council-owned land submitted for housing in the County Durham Plan review. Councillor Husband, Leader of the Council, clarified that the Leader and Cabinet were not directly involved in the Call for Sites process but would work with officers on site suitability. Councillor Wilkes raised specific concerns about Aykley Heads Nature Reserve, Villa Real School, and Thrislington Woods, questioning whether council decisions were being driven by officers and developers. The Chair reminded members that the County Durham Plan was still under consultation and advised against unnecessarily alarming the public.

Questions from Members

Councillor Foote-Wood raised concerns about traffic, noise, and heavy goods vehicles on Newgate in Barnard Castle, requesting a meeting with residents and council officials. Councillor McGuinness, Portfolio Holder for Rural, Farming and Transport, stated that while the council was committed to highway safety, the proposed measures had been assessed and were not deemed appropriate. He agreed to meet with Councillor Foote-Wood to explain the decision.

Councillor Wilkes questioned the process for checking the appropriateness of Council-owned land submitted for housing in the County Durham Plan review. Councillor Husband, Leader of the Council, clarified that the Leader and Cabinet were not directly involved in the Call for Sites process but would work with officers on site suitability. Councillor Wilkes raised specific concerns about Aykley Heads Nature Reserve, Villa Real School, and Thrislington Woods, questioning whether council decisions were being driven by officers and developers. The Chair reminded members that the County Durham Plan was still under consultation and advised against unnecessarily alarming the public.

Questions from Members

Councillor Foote-Wood raised concerns about traffic, noise, and heavy goods vehicles on Newgate in Barnard Castle, requesting a meeting with residents and council officials. Councillor McGuinness, Portfolio Holder for Rural, Farming and Transport, stated that while the council was committed to highway safety, the proposed measures had been assessed and were not deemed appropriate. He agreed to meet with Councillor Foote-Wood to explain the decision.

Councillor Wilkes questioned the process for checking the appropriateness of Council-owned land submitted for housing in the County Durham Plan review. Councillor Husband, Leader of the Council, clarified that the Leader and Cabinet were not directly involved in the Call for Sites process but would work with officers on site suitability. Councillor Wilkes raised specific concerns about Aykley Heads Nature Reserve, Villa Real School, and Thrislington Woods, questioning whether council decisions were being driven by officers and developers. The Chair reminded members that the County Durham Plan was still under consultation and advised against unnecessarily alarming the public.

Questions from Members

Councillor Foote-Wood raised concerns about traffic, noise, and heavy goods vehicles on Newgate in Barnard Castle, requesting a meeting with residents and council officials. Councillor McGuinness, Portfolio Holder for Rural, Farming and Transport, stated that while the council was committed to highway safety, the proposed measures had been assessed and were not deemed appropriate. He agreed to meet with Councillor Foote-Wood to explain the decision.

Councillor Wilkes questioned the process for checking the appropriateness of Council-owned land submitted for housing in the County Durham Plan review. Councillor Husband, Leader of the Council, clarified that the Leader and Cabinet were not directly involved in the Call for Sites process but would work with officers on site suitability. Councillor Wilkes raised specific concerns about Aykley Heads Nature Reserve, Villa Real School, and Thrislington Woods, questioning whether council decisions were being driven by officers and developers. The Chair reminded members that the County Durham Plan was still under consultation and advised against unnecessarily alarming the public.

Questions from Members

Councillor Foote-Wood raised concerns about traffic, noise, and heavy goods vehicles on Newgate in Barnard Castle, requesting a meeting with residents and council officials. Councillor McGuinness, Portfolio Holder for Rural, Farming and Transport, stated that while the council was committed to highway safety, the proposed measures had been assessed and were not deemed appropriate. He agreed to meet with Councillor Foote-Wood to explain the decision.

Councillor Wilkes questioned the process for checking the appropriateness of Council-owned land submitted for housing in the County Durham Plan review. Councillor Husband, Leader of the Council, clarified that the Leader and Cabinet were not directly involved in the Call for Sites process but would work with officers on site suitability. Councillor Wilkes raised specific concerns about Aykley Heads Nature Reserve, Villa Real School, and Thrislington Woods, questioning whether council decisions were being driven by officers and developers. The Chair reminded members that the County Durham Plan was still under consultation and advised against unnecessarily alarming the public.

Questions from Members

Councillor Foote-Wood raised concerns about traffic, noise, and heavy goods vehicles on Newgate in Barnard Castle, requesting a meeting with residents and council officials. Councillor McGuinness, Portfolio Holder for Rural, Farming and Transport, stated that while the council was committed to highway safety, the proposed measures had been assessed and were not deemed appropriate. He agreed to meet with Councillor Foote-Wood to explain the decision.

Councillor Wilkes questioned the process for checking the appropriateness of Council-owned land submitted for housing in the County Durham Plan review. Councillor Husband, Leader of the Council, clarified that the Leader and Cabinet were not directly involved in the Call for Sites process but would work with officers on site suitability. Councillor Wilkes raised specific concerns about Aykley Heads Nature Reserve, Villa Real School, and Thrislington Woods, questioning whether council decisions were being driven by officers and developers. The Chair reminded members that the County Durham Plan was still under consultation and advised against unnecessarily alarming the public.

Questions from Members

Councillor Foote-Wood raised concerns about traffic, noise, and heavy goods vehicles on Newgate in Barnard Castle, requesting a meeting with residents and council officials. Councillor McGuinness, Portfolio Holder for Rural, Farming and Transport, stated that while the council was committed to highway safety, the proposed measures had been assessed and were not deemed appropriate. He agreed to meet with Councillor Foote-Wood to explain the decision.

Councillor Wilkes questioned the process for checking the appropriateness of Council-owned land submitted for housing in the County Durham Plan review. Councillor Husband, Leader of the Council, clarified that the Leader and Cabinet were not directly involved in the Call for Sites process but would work with officers on site suitability. Councillor Wilkes raised specific concerns about Aykley Heads Nature Reserve, Villa Real School, and Thrislington Woods, questioning whether council decisions were being driven by officers and developers. The Chair reminded members that the County Durham Plan was still under consultation and advised against unnecessarily alarming the public.

Questions from Members

Councillor Foote-Wood raised concerns about traffic, noise, and heavy goods vehicles on Newgate in Barnard Castle, requesting a meeting with residents and council officials. Councillor McGuinness, Portfolio Holder for Rural, Farming and Transport, stated that while the council was committed to highway safety, the proposed measures had been assessed and were not deemed appropriate. He agreed to meet with Councillor Foote-Wood to explain the decision.

Councillor Wilkes questioned the process for checking the appropriateness of Council-owned land submitted for housing in the County Durham Plan review. Councillor Husband, Leader of the Council, clarified that the Leader and Cabinet were not directly involved in the Call for Sites process but would work with officers on site suitability. Councillor Wilkes raised specific concerns about Aykley Heads Nature Reserve, Villa Real School, and Thrislington Woods, questioning whether council decisions were being driven by officers and developers. The Chair reminded members that the County Durham Plan was still under consultation and advised against unnecessarily alarming the public.

Questions from Members

Councillor Foote-Wood raised concerns about traffic, noise, and heavy goods vehicles on Newgate in Barnard Castle, requesting a meeting with residents and council officials. Councillor McGuinness, Portfolio Holder for Rural, Farming and Transport, stated that while the council was committed to highway safety, the proposed measures had been assessed and were not deemed appropriate. He agreed to meet with Councillor Foote-Wood to explain the decision.

Councillor Wilkes questioned the process for checking the appropriateness of Council-owned land submitted for housing in the County Durham Plan review. Councillor Husband, Leader of the Council, clarified that the Leader and Cabinet were not directly involved in the Call for Sites process but would work with officers on site suitability. Councillor Wilkes raised specific concerns about Aykley Heads Nature Reserve, Villa Real School, and Thrislington Woods, questioning whether council decisions were being driven by officers and developers. The Chair reminded members that the County Durham Plan was still under consultation and advised against unnecessarily alarming the public.

Questions from Members

Councillor Foote-Wood raised concerns about traffic, noise, and heavy goods vehicles on Newgate in Barnard Castle, requesting a meeting with residents and council officials. Councillor McGuinness, Portfolio Holder for Rural, Farming and Transport, stated that while the council was committed to highway safety, the proposed measures had been assessed and were not deemed appropriate. He agreed to meet with Councillor Foote-Wood to explain the decision.

Councillor Wilkes questioned the process for checking the appropriateness of Council-owned land submitted for housing in the County Durham Plan review. Councillor Husband, Leader of the Council, clarified that the Leader and Cabinet were not directly involved in the Call for Sites process but would work with officers on site suitability. Councillor Wilkes raised specific concerns about Aykley Heads Nature Reserve, Villa Real School, and Thrislington Woods, questioning whether council decisions were being driven by officers and developers. The Chair reminded members that the County Durham Plan was still under consultation and advised against unnecessarily alarming the public.

Questions from Members

Councillor Foote-Wood raised concerns about traffic, noise, and heavy goods vehicles on Newgate in Barnard Castle, requesting a meeting with residents and council officials. Councillor McGuinness, Portfolio Holder for Rural, Farming and Transport, stated that while the council was committed to highway safety, the proposed measures had been assessed and were not deemed appropriate. He agreed to meet with Councillor Foote-Wood to explain the decision.

Councillor Wilkes questioned the process for checking the appropriateness of Council-owned land submitted for housing in the County Durham Plan review. Councillor Husband, Leader of the Council, clarified that the Leader and Cabinet were not directly involved in the Call for Sites process but would work with officers on site suitability. Councillor Wilkes raised specific concerns about Aykley Heads Nature Reserve, Villa Real School, and Thrislington Woods, questioning whether council decisions were being driven by officers and developers. The Chair reminded members that the County Durham Plan was still under consultation and advised against unnecessarily alarming the public.

Questions from Members

Councillor Foote-Wood raised concerns about traffic, noise, and heavy goods vehicles on Newgate in Barnard Castle, requesting a meeting with residents and council officials. Councillor McGuinness, Portfolio Holder for Rural, Farming and Transport, stated that while the council was committed to highway safety, the proposed measures had been assessed and were not deemed appropriate. He agreed to meet with Councillor Foote-Wood to explain the decision.

Councillor Wilkes questioned the process for checking the appropriateness of Council-owned land submitted for housing in the County Durham Plan review. Councillor Husband, Leader of the Council, clarified that the Leader and Cabinet were not directly involved in the Call for Sites process but would work with officers on site suitability. Councillor Wilkes raised specific concerns about Aykley Heads Nature Reserve, Villa Real School, and Thrislington Woods, questioning whether council decisions were being driven by officers and developers. The Chair reminded members that the County Durham Plan was still under consultation and advised against unnecessarily alarming the public.

Questions from Members

Councillor Foote-Wood raised concerns about traffic, noise, and heavy goods vehicles on Newgate in Barnard Castle, requesting a meeting with residents and council officials. Councillor McGuinness, Portfolio Holder for Rural, Farming and Transport, stated that while the council was committed to highway safety, the proposed measures had been assessed and were not deemed appropriate. He agreed to meet with Councillor Foote-Wood to explain the decision.

Councillor Wilkes questioned the process for checking the appropriateness of Council-owned land submitted for housing in the County Durham Plan review. Councillor Husband, Leader of the Council, clarified that the Leader and Cabinet were not directly involved in the Call for Sites process but would work with officers on site suitability. Councillor Wilkes raised specific concerns about Aykley Heads Nature Reserve, Villa Real School, and Thrislington Woods, questioning whether council decisions were being driven by officers and developers. The Chair reminded members that the County Durham Plan was still under consultation and advised against unnecessarily alarming the public.

Questions from Members

Councillor Foote-Wood raised concerns about traffic, noise, and heavy goods vehicles on Newgate in Barnard Castle, requesting a meeting with residents and council officials. Councillor McGuinness, Portfolio Holder for Rural, Farming and Transport, stated that while the council was committed to highway safety, the proposed measures had been assessed and were not deemed appropriate. He agreed to meet with Councillor Foote-Wood to explain the decision.

Councillor Wilkes questioned the process for checking the appropriateness of Council-owned land submitted for housing in the County Durham Plan review. Councillor Husband, Leader of the Council, clarified that the Leader and Cabinet were not directly involved in the Call for Sites process but would work with officers on site suitability. Councillor Wilkes raised specific concerns about Aykley Heads Nature Reserve, Villa Real School, and Thrislington Woods, questioning whether council decisions were being driven by officers and developers. The Chair reminded members that the County Durham Plan was still under consultation and advised against unnecessarily alarming the public.

Questions from Members

Councillor Foote-Wood raised concerns about traffic, noise, and heavy goods vehicles on Newgate in Barnard Castle, requesting a meeting with residents and council officials. Councillor McGuinness, Portfolio Holder for Rural, Farming and Transport, stated that while the council was committed to highway safety, the proposed measures had been assessed and were not deemed appropriate. He agreed to meet with Councillor Foote-Wood to explain the decision.

Councillor Wilkes questioned the process for checking the appropriateness of Council-owned land submitted for housing in the County Durham Plan review. Councillor Husband, Leader of the Council, clarified that the Leader and Cabinet were not directly involved in the Call for Sites process but would work with officers on site suitability. Councillor Wilkes raised specific concerns about Aykley Heads Nature Reserve, Villa Real School, and Thrislington Woods, questioning whether council decisions were being driven by officers and developers. The Chair reminded members that the County Durham Plan was still under consultation and advised against unnecessarily alarming the public.

Questions from Members

Councillor Foote-Wood raised concerns about traffic, noise, and heavy goods vehicles on Newgate in Barnard Castle, requesting a meeting with residents and council officials. Councillor McGuinness, Portfolio Holder for Rural, Farming and Transport, stated that while the council was committed to highway safety, the proposed measures had been assessed and were not deemed appropriate. He agreed to meet with Councillor Foote-Wood to explain the decision.

Councillor Wilkes questioned the process for checking the appropriateness of Council-owned land submitted for housing in the County Durham Plan review. Councillor Husband, Leader of the Council, clarified that the Leader and Cabinet were not directly involved in the Call for Sites process but would work with officers on site suitability. Councillor Wilkes raised specific concerns about Aykley Heads Nature Reserve, Villa Real School, and Thrislington Woods, questioning whether council decisions were being driven by officers and developers. The Chair reminded members that the County Durham Plan was still under consultation and advised against unnecessarily alarming the public.

Questions from Members

Councillor Foote-Wood raised concerns about traffic, noise, and heavy goods vehicles on Newgate in Barnard Castle, requesting a meeting with residents and council officials. Councillor McGuinness, Portfolio Holder for Rural, Farming and Transport, stated that while the council was committed to highway safety, the proposed measures had been assessed and were not deemed appropriate. He agreed to meet with Councillor Foote-Wood to explain the decision.

Councillor Wilkes questioned the process for checking the appropriateness of Council-owned land submitted for housing in the County Durham Plan review. Councillor Husband, Leader of the Council, clarified that the Leader and Cabinet were not directly involved in the Call for Sites process but would work with officers on site suitability. Councillor Wilkes raised specific concerns about Aykley Heads Nature Reserve, Villa Real School, and Thrislington Woods, questioning whether council decisions were being driven by officers and developers. The Chair reminded members that the County Durham Plan was still under consultation and advised against unnecessarily alarming the public.

Questions from Members

Councillor Foote-Wood raised concerns about traffic, noise, and heavy goods vehicles on Newgate in Barnard Castle, requesting a meeting with residents and council officials. Councillor McGuinness, Portfolio Holder for Rural, Farming and Transport, stated that while the council was committed to highway safety, the proposed measures had been assessed and were not deemed appropriate. He agreed to meet with Councillor Foote-Wood to explain the decision.

Councillor Wilkes questioned the process for checking the appropriateness of Council-owned land submitted for housing in the County Durham Plan review. Councillor Husband, Leader of the Council, clarified that the Leader and Cabinet were not directly involved in the Call for Sites process but would work with officers on site suitability. Councillor Wilkes raised specific concerns about Aykley Heads Nature Reserve, Villa Real School, and Thrislington Woods, questioning whether council decisions were being driven by officers and developers. The Chair reminded members that the County Durham Plan was still under consultation and advised against unnecessarily alarming the public.

Questions from Members

Councillor Foote-Wood raised concerns about traffic, noise, and heavy goods vehicles on Newgate in Barnard Castle, requesting a meeting with residents and council officials. Councillor McGuinness, Portfolio Holder for Rural, Farming and Transport, stated that while the council was committed to highway safety, the proposed measures had been assessed and were not deemed appropriate. He agreed to meet with Councillor Foote-Wood to explain the decision.

Councillor Wilkes questioned the process for checking the appropriateness of Council-owned land submitted for housing in the County Durham Plan review. Councillor Husband, Leader of the Council, clarified that the Leader and Cabinet were not directly involved in the Call for Sites process but would work with officers on site suitability. Councillor Wilkes raised specific concerns about Aykley Heads Nature Reserve, Villa Real School, and Thrislington Woods, questioning whether council decisions were being driven by officers and developers. The Chair reminded members that the County Durham Plan was still under consultation and advised against unnecessarily alarming the public.

Questions from Members

Councillor Foote-Wood raised concerns about traffic, noise, and heavy goods vehicles on Newgate in Barnard Castle, requesting a meeting with residents and council officials. Councillor McGuinness, Portfolio Holder for Rural, Farming and Transport, stated that while the council was committed to highway safety, the proposed measures had been assessed and were not deemed appropriate. He agreed to meet with Councillor Foote-Wood to explain the decision.

Councillor Wilkes questioned the process for checking the appropriateness of Council-owned land submitted for housing in the County Durham Plan review. Councillor Husband, Leader of the Council, clarified that the Leader and Cabinet were not directly involved in the Call for Sites process but would work with officers on site suitability. Councillor Wilkes raised specific concerns about Aykley Heads Nature Reserve, Villa Real School, and Thrislington Woods, questioning whether council decisions were being driven by officers and developers. The Chair reminded members that the County Durham Plan was still under consultation and advised against unnecessarily alarming the public.

Questions from Members

Councillor Foote-Wood raised concerns about traffic, noise, and heavy goods vehicles on Newgate in Barnard Castle, requesting a meeting with residents and council officials. Councillor McGuinness, Portfolio Holder for Rural, Farming and Transport, stated that while the council was committed to highway safety, the proposed measures had been assessed and were not deemed appropriate. He agreed to meet with Councillor Foote-Wood to explain the decision.

Councillor Wilkes questioned the process for checking the appropriateness of Council-owned land submitted for housing in the County Durham Plan review. Councillor Husband, Leader of the Council, clarified that the Leader and Cabinet were not directly involved in the Call for Sites process but would work with officers on site suitability. Councillor Wilkes raised specific concerns about Aykley Heads Nature Reserve, Villa Real School, and Thrislington Woods, questioning whether council decisions were being driven by officers and developers. The Chair reminded members that the County Durham Plan was still under consultation and advised against unnecessarily alarming the public.

Questions from Members

Councillor Foote-Wood raised concerns about traffic, noise, and heavy goods vehicles on Newgate in Barnard Castle, requesting a meeting with residents and council officials. Councillor McGuinness, Portfolio Holder for Rural, Farming and Transport, stated that while the council was committed to highway safety, the proposed measures had been assessed and were not deemed appropriate. He agreed to meet with Councillor Foote-Wood to explain the decision.

Councillor Wilkes questioned the process for checking the appropriateness of Council-owned land submitted for housing in the County Durham Plan review. Councillor Husband, Leader of the Council, clarified that the Leader and Cabinet were not directly involved in the Call for Sites process but would work with officers on site suitability. Councillor Wilkes raised specific concerns about Aykley Heads Nature Reserve, Villa Real School, and Thrislington Woods, questioning whether council decisions were being driven by officers and developers. The Chair reminded members that the County Durham Plan was still under consultation and advised against unnecessarily alarming the public.

Questions from Members

Councillor Foote-Wood raised concerns about traffic, noise, and heavy goods vehicles on Newgate in Barnard Castle, requesting a meeting with residents and council officials. Councillor McGuinness, Portfolio Holder for Rural, Farming and Transport, stated that while the council was committed to highway safety, the proposed measures had been assessed and were not deemed appropriate. He agreed to meet with Councillor Foote-Wood to explain the decision.

Councillor Wilkes questioned the process for checking the appropriateness of Council-owned land submitted for housing in the County Durham Plan review. Councillor Husband, Leader of the Council, clarified that the Leader and Cabinet were not directly involved in the Call for Sites process but would work with officers on site suitability. Councillor Wilkes raised specific concerns about Aykley Heads Nature Reserve, Villa Real School, and Thrislington Woods, questioning whether council decisions were being driven by officers and developers. The Chair reminded members that the County Durham Plan was still under consultation and advised against unnecessarily alarming the public.

Questions from Members

Councillor Foote-Wood raised concerns about traffic, noise, and heavy goods vehicles on Newgate in Barnard Castle, requesting a meeting with residents and council officials. Councillor McGuinness, Portfolio Holder for Rural, Farming and Transport, stated that while the council was committed to highway safety, the proposed measures had been assessed and were not deemed appropriate. He agreed to meet with Councillor Foote-Wood to explain the decision.

Councillor Wilkes questioned the process for checking the appropriateness of Council-owned land submitted for housing in the County Durham Plan review. Councillor Husband, Leader of the Council, clarified that the Leader and Cabinet were not directly involved in the Call for Sites process but would work with officers on site suitability. Councillor Wilkes raised specific concerns about Aykley Heads Nature Reserve, Villa Real School, and Thrislington Woods, questioning whether council decisions were being driven by officers and developers. The Chair reminded members that the County Durham Plan was still under consultation and advised against unnecessarily alarming the public.

Questions from Members

Councillor Foote-Wood raised concerns about traffic, noise, and heavy goods vehicles on Newgate in Barnard Castle, requesting a meeting with residents and council officials. Councillor McGuinness, Portfolio Holder for Rural, Farming and Transport, stated that while the council was committed to highway safety, the proposed measures had been assessed and were not deemed appropriate. He agreed to meet with Councillor Foote-Wood to explain the decision.

Councillor Wilkes questioned the process for checking the appropriateness of Council-owned land submitted for housing in the County Durham Plan review. Councillor Husband, Leader of the Council, clarified that the Leader and Cabinet were not directly involved in the Call for Sites process but would work with officers on site suitability. Councillor Wilkes raised specific concerns about Aykley Heads Nature Reserve, Villa Real School, and Thrislington Woods, questioning whether council decisions were being driven by officers and developers. The Chair reminded members that the County Durham Plan was still under consultation and advised against unnecessarily alarming the public.

Questions from Members

Councillor Foote-Wood raised concerns about traffic, noise, and heavy goods vehicles on Newgate in Barnard Castle, requesting a meeting with residents and council officials. Councillor McGuinness, Portfolio Holder for Rural, Farming and Transport, stated that while the council was committed to highway safety, the proposed measures had been assessed and were not deemed appropriate. He agreed to meet with Councillor Foote-Wood to explain the decision.

Councillor Wilkes questioned the process for checking the appropriateness of Council-owned land submitted for housing in the County Durham Plan review. Councillor Husband, Leader of the Council, clarified that the Leader and Cabinet were not directly involved in the Call for Sites process but would work with officers on site suitability. Councillor Wilkes raised specific concerns about Aykley Heads Nature Reserve, Villa Real School, and Thrislington Woods, questioning whether council decisions were being driven by officers and developers. The Chair reminded members that the County Durham Plan was still under consultation and advised against unnecessarily alarming the public.

Questions from Members

Councillor Foote-Wood raised concerns about traffic, noise, and heavy goods vehicles on Newgate in Barnard Castle, requesting a meeting with residents and council officials. Councillor McGuinness, Portfolio Holder for Rural, Farming and Transport, stated that while the council was committed to highway safety, the proposed measures had been assessed and were not deemed appropriate. He agreed to meet with Councillor Foote-Wood to explain the decision.

Councillor Wilkes questioned the process for checking the appropriateness of Council-owned land submitted for housing in the County Durham Plan review. Councillor Husband, Leader of the Council, clarified that the Leader and Cabinet were not directly involved in the Call for Sites process but would work with officers on site suitability. Councillor Wilkes raised specific concerns about Aykley Heads Nature Reserve, Villa Real School, and Thrislington Woods, questioning whether council decisions were being driven by officers and developers. The Chair reminded members that the County Durham Plan was still under consultation and advised against unnecessarily alarming the public.

Questions from Members

Councillor Foote-Wood raised concerns about traffic, noise, and heavy goods vehicles on Newgate in Barnard Castle, requesting a meeting with residents and council officials. Councillor McGuinness, Portfolio Holder for Rural, Farming and Transport, stated that while the council was committed to highway safety, the proposed measures had been assessed and were not deemed appropriate. He agreed to meet with Councillor Foote-Wood to explain the decision.

Councillor Wilkes questioned the process for checking the appropriateness of Council-owned land submitted for housing in the County Durham Plan review. Councillor Husband, Leader of the Council, clarified that the Leader and Cabinet were not directly involved in the Call for Sites process but would work with officers on site suitability. Councillor Wilkes raised specific concerns about Aykley Heads Nature Reserve, Villa Real School, and Thrislington Woods, questioning whether council decisions were being driven by officers and developers. The Chair reminded members that the County Durham Plan was still under consultation and advised against unnecessarily alarming the public.

Questions from Members

Councillor Foote-Wood raised concerns about traffic, noise, and heavy goods vehicles on Newgate in Barnard Castle, requesting a meeting with residents and council officials. Councillor McGuinness, Portfolio Holder for Rural, Farming and Transport, stated that while the council was committed to highway safety, the proposed measures had been assessed and were not deemed appropriate. He agreed to meet with Councillor Foote-Wood to explain the decision.

Councillor Wilkes questioned the process for checking the appropriateness of Council-owned land submitted for housing in the County Durham Plan review. Councillor Husband, Leader of the Council, clarified that the Leader and Cabinet were not directly involved in the Call for Sites process but would work with officers on site suitability. Councillor Wilkes raised specific concerns about Aykley Heads Nature Reserve, Villa Real School, and Thrislington Woods, questioning whether council decisions were being driven by officers and developers. The Chair reminded members that the County Durham Plan was still under consultation and advised against unnecessarily alarming the public.

Questions from Members

Councillor Foote-Wood raised concerns about traffic, noise, and heavy goods vehicles on Newgate in Barnard Castle, requesting a meeting with residents and council officials. Councillor McGuinness, Portfolio Holder for Rural, Farming and Transport, stated that while the council was committed to highway safety, the proposed measures had been assessed and were not deemed appropriate. He agreed to meet with Councillor Foote-Wood to explain the decision.

Councillor Wilkes questioned the process for checking the appropriateness of Council-owned land submitted for housing in the County Durham Plan review. Councillor Husband, Leader of the Council, clarified that the Leader and Cabinet were not directly involved in the Call for Sites process but would work with officers on site suitability. Councillor Wilkes raised specific concerns about Aykley Heads Nature Reserve, Villa Real School, and Thrislington Woods, questioning whether council decisions were being driven by officers and developers. The Chair reminded members that the County Durham Plan was still under consultation and advised against unnecessarily alarming the public.

Questions from Members

Councillor Foote-Wood raised concerns about traffic, noise, and heavy goods vehicles on Newgate in Barnard Castle, requesting a meeting with residents and council officials. Councillor McGuinness, Portfolio Holder for Rural, Farming and Transport, stated that while the council was committed to highway safety, the proposed measures had been assessed and were not deemed appropriate. He agreed to meet with Councillor Foote-Wood to explain the decision.

Councillor Wilkes questioned the process for checking the appropriateness of Council-owned land submitted for housing in the County Durham Plan review. Councillor Husband, Leader of the Council, clarified that the Leader and Cabinet were not directly involved in the Call for Sites process but would work with officers on site suitability. Councillor Wilkes raised specific concerns about Aykley Heads Nature Reserve, Villa Real School, and Thrislington Woods, questioning whether council decisions were being driven by officers and developers. The Chair reminded members that the County Durham Plan was still under consultation and advised against unnecessarily alarming the public.

Questions from Members

Councillor Foote-Wood raised concerns about traffic, noise, and heavy goods vehicles on Newgate in Barnard Castle, requesting a meeting with residents and council officials. Councillor McGuinness, Portfolio Holder for Rural, Farming and Transport, stated that while the council was committed to highway safety, the proposed measures had been assessed and were not deemed appropriate. He agreed to meet with Councillor Foote-Wood to explain the decision.

Councillor Wilkes questioned the process for checking the appropriateness of Council-owned land submitted for housing in the County Durham Plan review. Councillor Husband, Leader of the Council, clarified that the Leader and Cabinet were not directly involved in the Call for Sites process but would work with officers on site suitability. Councillor Wilkes raised specific concerns about Aykley Heads Nature Reserve, Villa Real School, and Thrislington Woods, questioning whether council decisions were being driven by officers and developers. The Chair reminded members that the County Durham Plan was still under consultation and advised against unnecessarily alarming the public.

Questions from Members

Councillor Foote-Wood raised concerns about traffic, noise, and heavy goods vehicles on Newgate in Barnard Castle, requesting a meeting with residents and council officials. Councillor McGuinness, Portfolio Holder for Rural, Farming and Transport, stated that while the council was committed to highway safety, the proposed measures had been assessed and were not deemed appropriate. He agreed to meet with Councillor Foote-Wood to explain the decision.

Councillor Wilkes questioned the process for checking the appropriateness of Council-owned land submitted for housing in the County Durham Plan review. Councillor Husband, Leader of the Council, clarified that the Leader and Cabinet were not directly involved in the Call for Sites process but would work with officers on site suitability. Councillor Wilkes raised specific concerns about Aykley Heads Nature Reserve, Villa Real School, and Thrislington Woods, questioning whether council decisions were being driven by officers and developers. The Chair reminded members that the County Durham Plan was still under consultation and advised against unnecessarily alarming the public.

Questions from Members

Councillor Foote-Wood raised concerns about traffic, noise, and heavy goods vehicles on Newgate in Barnard Castle, requesting a meeting with residents and council officials. Councillor McGuinness, Portfolio Holder for Rural, Farming and Transport, stated that while the council was committed to highway safety, the proposed measures had been assessed and were not deemed appropriate. He agreed to meet with Councillor Foote-Wood to explain the decision.

Councillor Wilkes questioned the process for checking the appropriateness of Council-owned land submitted for housing in the County Durham Plan review. Councillor Husband, Leader of the Council, clarified that the Leader and Cabinet were not directly involved in the Call for Sites process but would work with officers on site suitability. Councillor Wilkes raised specific concerns about Aykley Heads Nature Reserve, Villa Real School, and Thrislington Woods, questioning whether council decisions were being driven by officers and developers. The Chair reminded members that the County Durham Plan was still under consultation and advised against unnecessarily alarming the public.

Questions from Members

Councillor Foote-Wood raised concerns about traffic, noise, and heavy goods vehicles on Newgate in Barnard Castle, requesting a meeting with residents and council officials. Councillor McGuinness, Portfolio Holder for Rural, Farming and Transport, stated that while the council was committed to highway safety, the proposed measures had been assessed and were not deemed appropriate. He agreed to meet with Councillor Foote-Wood to explain the decision.

Councillor Wilkes questioned the process for checking the appropriateness of Council-owned land submitted for housing in the County Durham Plan review. Councillor Husband, Leader of the Council, clarified that the Leader and Cabinet were not directly involved in the Call for Sites process but would work with officers on site suitability. Councillor Wilkes raised specific concerns about Aykley Heads Nature Reserve, Villa Real School, and Thrislington Woods, questioning whether council decisions were being driven by officers and developers. The Chair reminded members that the County Durham Plan was still under consultation and advised against unnecessarily alarming the public.

Questions from Members

Councillor Foote-Wood raised concerns about traffic, noise, and heavy goods vehicles on Newgate in Barnard Castle, requesting a meeting with residents and council officials. Councillor McGuinness, Portfolio Holder for Rural, Farming and Transport, stated that while the council was committed to highway safety, the proposed measures had been assessed and were not deemed appropriate. He agreed to meet with Councillor Foote-Wood to explain the decision.

Councillor Wilkes questioned the process for checking the appropriateness of Council-owned land submitted for housing in the County Durham Plan review. Councillor Husband, Leader of the Council, clarified that the Leader and Cabinet were not directly involved in the Call for Sites process but would work with officers on site suitability. Councillor Wilkes raised specific concerns about Aykley Heads Nature Reserve, Villa Real School, and Thrislington Woods, questioning whether council decisions were being driven by officers and developers. The Chair reminded members that the County Durham Plan was still under consultation and advised against unnecessarily alarming the public.

Questions from Members

Councillor Foote-Wood raised concerns about traffic, noise, and heavy goods vehicles on Newgate in Barnard Castle, requesting a meeting with residents and council officials. Councillor McGuinness, Portfolio Holder for Rural, Farming and Transport, stated that while the council was committed to highway safety, the proposed measures had been assessed and were not deemed appropriate. He agreed to meet with Councillor Foote-Wood to explain the decision.

Councillor Wilkes questioned the process for checking the appropriateness of Council-owned land submitted for housing in the County Durham Plan review. Councillor Husband, Leader of the Council, clarified that the Leader and Cabinet were not directly involved in the Call for Sites process but would work with officers on site suitability. Councillor Wilkes raised specific concerns about Aykley Heads Nature Reserve, Villa Real School, and Thrislington Woods, questioning whether council decisions were being driven by officers and developers. The Chair reminded members that the County Durham Plan was still under consultation and advised against unnecessarily alarming the public.

Questions from Members

Councillor Foote-Wood raised concerns about traffic, noise, and heavy goods vehicles on Newgate in Barnard Castle, requesting a meeting with residents and council officials. Councillor McGuinness, Portfolio Holder for Rural, Farming and Transport, stated that while the council was committed to highway safety, the proposed measures had been assessed and were not deemed appropriate. He agreed to meet with Councillor Foote-Wood to explain the decision.

Councillor Wilkes questioned the process for checking the appropriateness of Council-owned land submitted for housing in the County Durham Plan review. Councillor Husband, Leader of the Council, clarified that the Leader and Cabinet were not directly involved in the Call for Sites process but would work with officers on site suitability. Councillor Wilkes raised specific concerns about Aykley Heads Nature Reserve, Villa Real School, and Thrislington Woods, questioning whether council decisions were being driven by officers and developers. The Chair reminded members that the County Durham Plan was still under consultation and advised against unnecessarily alarming the public.

Questions from Members

Councillor Foote-Wood raised concerns about traffic, noise, and heavy goods vehicles on Newgate in Barnard Castle, requesting a meeting with residents and council officials. Councillor McGuinness, Portfolio Holder for Rural, Farming and Transport, stated that while the council was committed to highway safety, the proposed measures had been assessed and were not deemed appropriate. He agreed to meet with Councillor Foote-Wood to explain the decision.

Councillor Wilkes questioned the process for checking the appropriateness of Council-owned land submitted for housing in the County Durham Plan review. Councillor Husband, Leader of the Council, clarified that the Leader and Cabinet were not directly involved in the Call for Sites process but would work with officers on site suitability. Councillor Wilkes raised specific concerns about Aykley Heads Nature Reserve, Villa Real School, and Thrislington Woods, questioning whether council decisions were being driven by officers and developers. The Chair reminded members that the County Durham Plan was still under consultation and advised against unnecessarily alarming the public.

Questions from Members

Councillor Foote-Wood raised concerns about traffic, noise, and heavy goods vehicles on Newgate in Barnard Castle, requesting a meeting with residents and council officials. Councillor McGuinness, Portfolio Holder for Rural, Farming and Transport, stated that while the council was committed to highway safety, the proposed measures had been assessed and were not deemed appropriate. He agreed to meet with Councillor Foote-Wood to explain the decision.

Councillor Wilkes questioned the process for checking the appropriateness of Council-owned land submitted for housing in the County Durham Plan review. Councillor Husband, Leader of the Council, clarified that the Leader and Cabinet were not directly involved in the Call for Sites process but would work with officers on site suitability. Councillor Wilkes raised specific concerns about Aykley Heads Nature Reserve, Villa Real School, and Thrislington Woods, questioning whether council decisions were being driven by officers and developers. The Chair reminded members that the County Durham Plan was still under consultation and advised against unnecessarily alarming the public.

Questions from Members

Councillor Foote-Wood raised concerns about traffic, noise, and heavy goods vehicles on Newgate in Barnard Castle, requesting a meeting with residents and council officials. Councillor McGuinness, Portfolio Holder for Rural, Farming and Transport, stated that while the council was committed to highway safety, the proposed measures had been assessed and were not deemed appropriate. He agreed to meet with Councillor Foote-Wood to explain the decision.

Councillor Wilkes questioned the process for checking the appropriateness of Council-owned land submitted for housing in the County Durham Plan review. Councillor Husband, Leader of the Council, clarified that the Leader and Cabinet were not directly involved in the Call for Sites process but would work with officers on site suitability. Councillor Wilkes raised specific concerns about Aykley Heads Nature Reserve, Villa Real School, and Thrislington Woods, questioning whether council decisions were being driven by officers and developers. The Chair reminded members that the County Durham Plan was still under consultation and advised against unnecessarily alarming the public.

Questions from Members

Councillor Foote-Wood raised concerns about traffic, noise, and heavy goods vehicles on Newgate in Barnard Castle, requesting a meeting with residents and council officials. Councillor McGuinness, Portfolio Holder for Rural, Farming and Transport, stated that while the council was committed to highway safety, the proposed measures had been assessed and were not deemed appropriate. He agreed to meet with Councillor Foote-Wood to explain the decision.

Councillor Wilkes questioned the process for checking the appropriateness of Council-owned land submitted for housing in the County Durham Plan review. Councillor Husband, Leader of the Council, clarified that the Leader and Cabinet were not directly involved in the Call for Sites process but would work with officers on site suitability. Councillor Wilkes raised specific concerns about Aykley Heads Nature Reserve, Villa Real School, and Thrislington Woods, questioning whether council decisions were being driven by officers and developers. The Chair reminded members that the County Durham Plan was still under consultation and advised against unnecessarily alarming the public.

Questions from Members

Councillor Foote-Wood raised concerns about traffic, noise, and heavy goods vehicles on Newgate in Barnard Castle, requesting a meeting with residents and council officials. Councillor McGuinness, Portfolio Holder for Rural, Farming and Transport, stated that while the council was committed to highway safety, the proposed measures had been assessed and were not deemed appropriate. He agreed to meet with Councillor Foote-Wood to explain the decision.

Councillor Wilkes questioned the process for checking the appropriateness of Council-owned land submitted for housing in the County Durham Plan review. Councillor Husband, Leader of the Council, clarified that the Leader and Cabinet were not directly involved in the Call for Sites process but would work with officers on site suitability. Councillor Wilkes raised specific concerns about Aykley Heads Nature Reserve, Villa Real School, and Thrislington Woods, questioning whether council decisions were being driven by officers and developers. The Chair reminded members that the County Durham Plan was still under consultation and advised against unnecessarily alarming the public.

Questions from Members

Councillor Foote-Wood raised concerns about traffic, noise, and heavy goods vehicles on Newgate in Barnard Castle, requesting a meeting with residents and council officials. Councillor McGuinness, Portfolio Holder for Rural, Farming and Transport, stated that while the council was committed to highway safety, the proposed measures had been assessed and were not deemed appropriate. He agreed to meet with Councillor Foote-Wood to explain the decision.

Councillor Wilkes questioned the process for checking the appropriateness of Council-owned land submitted for housing in the County Durham Plan review. Councillor Husband, Leader of the Council, clarified that the Leader and Cabinet were not directly involved in the Call for Sites process but would work with officers on site suitability. Councillor Wilkes raised specific concerns about Aykley Heads Nature Reserve, Villa Real School, and Thrislington Woods, questioning whether council decisions were being driven by officers and developers. The Chair reminded members that the County Durham Plan was still under consultation and advised against unnecessarily alarming the public.

Questions from Members

Councillor Foote-Wood raised concerns about traffic, noise, and heavy goods vehicles on Newgate in Barnard Castle, requesting a meeting with residents and council officials. Councillor McGuinness, Portfolio Holder for Rural, Farming and Transport, stated that while the council was committed to highway safety, the proposed measures had been assessed and were not deemed appropriate. He agreed to meet with Councillor Foote-Wood to explain the decision.

Councillor Wilkes questioned the process for checking the appropriateness of Council-owned land submitted for housing in the County Durham Plan review. Councillor Husband, Leader of the Council, clarified that the Leader and Cabinet were not directly involved in the Call for Sites process but would work with officers on site suitability. Councillor Wilkes raised specific concerns about Aykley Heads Nature Reserve, Villa Real School, and Thrislington Woods, questioning whether council decisions were being driven by officers and developers. The Chair reminded members that the County Durham Plan was still under consultation and advised against unnecessarily alarming the public.

Questions from Members

Councillor Foote-Wood raised concerns about traffic, noise, and heavy goods vehicles on Newgate in Barnard Castle, requesting a meeting with residents and council officials. Councillor McGuinness, Portfolio Holder for Rural, Farming and Transport, stated that while the council was committed to highway safety, the proposed measures had been assessed and were not deemed appropriate. He agreed to meet with Councillor Foote-Wood to explain the decision.

Councillor Wilkes questioned the process for checking the appropriateness of Council-owned land submitted for housing in the County Durham Plan review. Councillor Husband, Leader of the Council, clarified that the Leader and Cabinet were not directly involved in the Call for Sites process but would work with officers on site suitability. Councillor Wilkes raised specific concerns about Aykley Heads Nature Reserve, Villa Real School, and Thrislington Woods, questioning whether council decisions were being driven by officers and developers. The Chair reminded members that the County Durham Plan was still under consultation and advised against unnecessarily alarming the public.

Questions from Members

Councillor Foote-Wood raised concerns about traffic, noise, and heavy goods vehicles on Newgate in Barnard Castle, requesting a meeting with residents and council officials. Councillor McGuinness, Portfolio Holder for Rural, Farming and Transport, stated that while the council was committed to highway safety, the proposed measures had been assessed and were not deemed appropriate. He agreed to meet with Councillor Foote-Wood to explain the decision.

Councillor Wilkes questioned the process for checking the appropriateness of Council-owned land submitted for housing in the County Durham Plan review. Councillor Husband, Leader of the Council, clarified that the Leader and Cabinet were not directly involved in the Call for Sites process but would work with officers on site suitability. Councillor Wilkes raised specific concerns about Aykley Heads Nature Reserve, Villa Real School, and Thrislington Woods, questioning whether council decisions were being driven by officers and developers. The Chair reminded members that the County Durham Plan was still under consultation and advised against unnecessarily alarming the public.

Questions from Members

Councillor Foote-Wood raised concerns about traffic, noise, and heavy goods vehicles on Newgate in Barnard Castle, requesting a meeting with residents and council officials. Councillor McGuinness, Portfolio Holder for Rural, Farming and Transport, stated that while the council was committed to highway safety, the proposed measures had been assessed and were not deemed appropriate. He agreed to meet with Councillor Foote-Wood to explain the decision.

Councillor Wilkes questioned the process for checking the appropriateness of Council-owned land submitted for housing in the County Durham Plan review. Councillor Husband, Leader of the Council, clarified that the Leader and Cabinet were not directly involved in the Call for Sites process but would work with officers on site suitability. Councillor Wilkes raised specific concerns about Aykley Heads Nature Reserve, Villa Real School, and Thrislington Woods, questioning whether council decisions were being driven by officers and developers. The Chair reminded members that the County Durham Plan was still under consultation and advised against unnecessarily alarming the public.

Questions from Members

Councillor Foote-Wood raised concerns about traffic, noise, and heavy goods vehicles on Newgate in Barnard Castle, requesting a meeting with residents and council officials. Councillor McGuinness, Portfolio Holder for Rural, Farming and Transport, stated that while the council was committed to highway safety, the proposed measures had been assessed and were not deemed appropriate. He agreed to meet with Councillor Foote-Wood to explain the decision.

Councillor Wilkes questioned the process for checking the appropriateness of Council-owned land submitted for housing in the County Durham Plan review. Councillor Husband, Leader of the Council, clarified that the Leader and Cabinet were not directly involved in the Call for Sites process but would work with officers on site suitability. Councillor Wilkes raised specific concerns about Aykley Heads Nature Reserve, Villa Real School, and Thrislington Woods, questioning whether council decisions were being driven by officers and developers. The Chair reminded members that the County Durham Plan was still under consultation and advised against unnecessarily alarming the public.

Questions from Members

Councillor Foote-Wood raised concerns about traffic, noise, and heavy goods vehicles on Newgate in Barnard Castle, requesting a meeting with residents and council officials. Councillor McGuinness, Portfolio Holder for Rural, Farming and Transport, stated that while the council was committed to highway safety, the proposed measures had been assessed and were not deemed appropriate. He agreed to meet with Councillor Foote-Wood to explain the decision.

Councillor Wilkes questioned the process for checking the appropriateness of Council-owned land submitted for housing in the County Durham Plan review. Councillor Husband, Leader of the Council, clarified that the Leader and Cabinet were not directly involved in the Call for Sites process but would work with officers on site suitability. Councillor Wilkes raised specific concerns about Aykley Heads Nature Reserve, Villa Real School, and Thrislington Woods, questioning whether council decisions were being driven by officers and developers. The Chair reminded members that the County Durham Plan was still under consultation and advised against unnecessarily alarming the public.

Questions from Members

Councillor Foote-Wood raised concerns about traffic, noise, and heavy goods vehicles on Newgate in Barnard Castle, requesting a meeting with residents and council officials. Councillor McGuinness, Portfolio Holder for Rural, Farming and Transport, stated that while the council was committed to highway safety, the proposed measures had been assessed and were not deemed appropriate. He agreed to meet with Councillor Foote-Wood to explain the decision.

Councillor Wilkes questioned the process for checking the appropriateness of Council-owned land submitted for housing in the County Durham Plan review. Councillor Husband, Leader of the Council, clarified that the Leader and Cabinet were not directly involved in the Call for Sites process but would work with officers on site suitability. Councillor Wilkes raised specific concerns about Aykley Heads Nature Reserve, Villa Real School, and Thrislington Woods, questioning whether council decisions were being driven by officers and developers. The Chair reminded members that the County Durham Plan was still under consultation and advised against unnecessarily alarming the public.

Questions from Members

Councillor Foote-Wood raised concerns about traffic, noise, and heavy goods vehicles on Newgate in Barnard Castle, requesting a meeting with residents and council officials. Councillor McGuinness, Portfolio Holder for Rural, Farming and Transport, stated that while the council was committed to highway safety, the proposed measures had been assessed and were not deemed appropriate. He agreed to meet with Councillor Foote-Wood to explain the decision.

Councillor Wilkes questioned the process for checking the appropriateness of Council-owned land submitted for housing in the County Durham Plan review. Councillor Husband, Leader of the Council, clarified that the Leader and Cabinet were not directly involved in the Call for Sites process but would work with officers on site suitability. Councillor Wilkes raised specific concerns about Aykley Heads Nature Reserve, Villa Real School, and Thrislington Woods, questioning whether council decisions were being driven by officers and developers. The Chair reminded members that the County Durham Plan was still under consultation and advised against unnecessarily alarming the public.

Questions from Members

Councillor Foote-Wood raised concerns about traffic, noise, and heavy goods vehicles on Newgate in Barnard Castle, requesting a meeting with residents and council officials. Councillor McGuinness, Portfolio Holder for Rural, Farming and Transport, stated that while the council was committed to highway safety, the proposed measures had been assessed and were not deemed appropriate. He agreed to meet with Councillor Foote-Wood to explain the decision.

Councillor Wilkes questioned the process for checking the appropriateness of Council-owned land submitted for housing in the County Durham Plan review. Councillor Husband, Leader of the Council, clarified that the Leader and Cabinet were not directly involved in the Call for Sites process but would work with officers on site suitability. Councillor Wilkes raised specific concerns about Aykley Heads Nature Reserve, Villa Real School, and Thrislington Woods, questioning whether council decisions were being driven by officers and developers. The Chair reminded members that the County Durham Plan was still under consultation and advised against unnecessarily alarming the public.

Questions from Members

Councillor Foote-Wood raised concerns about traffic, noise, and heavy goods vehicles on Newgate in Barnard Castle, requesting a meeting with residents and council officials. Councillor McGuinness, Portfolio Holder for Rural, Farming and Transport, stated that while the council was committed to highway safety, the proposed measures had been assessed and were not deemed appropriate. He agreed to meet with Councillor Foote-Wood to explain the decision.

Councillor Wilkes questioned the process for checking the appropriateness of Council-owned land submitted for housing in the County Durham Plan review. Councillor Husband, Leader of the Council, clarified that the Leader and Cabinet were not directly involved in the Call for Sites process but would work with officers on site suitability. Councillor Wilkes raised specific concerns about Aykley Heads Nature Reserve, Villa Real School, and Thrislington Woods, questioning whether council decisions were being driven by officers and developers. The Chair reminded members that the County Durham Plan was still under consultation and advised against unnecessarily alarming the public.

Questions from Members

Councillor Foote-Wood raised concerns about traffic, noise, and heavy goods vehicles on Newgate in Barnard Castle, requesting a meeting with residents and council officials. Councillor McGuinness, Portfolio Holder for Rural, Farming and Transport, stated that while the council was committed to highway safety, the proposed measures had been assessed and were not deemed appropriate. He agreed to meet with Councillor Foote-Wood to explain the decision.

Councillor Wilkes questioned the process for checking the appropriateness of Council-owned land submitted for housing in the County Durham Plan review. Councillor Husband, Leader of the Council, clarified that the Leader and Cabinet were not directly involved in the Call for Sites process but would work with officers on site suitability. Councillor Wilkes raised specific concerns about Aykley Heads Nature Reserve, Villa Real School, and Thrislington Woods, questioning whether council decisions were being driven by officers and developers. The Chair reminded members that the County Durham Plan was still under consultation and advised against unnecessarily alarming the public.

Questions from Members

Councillor Foote-Wood raised concerns about traffic, noise, and heavy goods vehicles on Newgate in Barnard Castle, requesting a meeting with residents and council officials. Councillor McGuinness, Portfolio Holder for Rural, Farming and Transport, stated that while the council was committed to highway safety, the proposed measures had been assessed and were not deemed appropriate. He agreed to meet with Councillor Foote-Wood to explain the decision.

Councillor Wilkes questioned the process for checking the appropriateness of Council-owned land submitted for housing in the County Durham Plan review. Councillor Husband, Leader of the Council, clarified that the Leader and Cabinet were not directly involved in the Call for Sites process but would work with officers on site suitability. Councillor Wilkes raised specific concerns about Aykley Heads Nature Reserve, Villa Real School, and Thrislington Woods, questioning whether council decisions were being driven by officers and developers. The Chair reminded members that the County Durham Plan was still under consultation and advised against unnecessarily alarming the public.

Questions from Members

Councillor Foote-Wood raised concerns about traffic, noise, and heavy goods vehicles on Newgate in Barnard Castle, requesting a meeting with residents and council officials. Councillor McGuinness, Portfolio Holder for Rural, Farming and Transport, stated that while the council was committed to highway safety, the proposed measures had been assessed and were not deemed appropriate. He agreed to meet with Councillor Foote-Wood to explain the decision.

Councillor Wilkes questioned the process for checking the appropriateness of Council-owned land submitted for housing in the County Durham Plan review. Councillor Husband, Leader of the Council, clarified that the Leader and Cabinet were not directly involved in the Call for Sites process but would work with officers on site suitability. Councillor Wilkes raised specific concerns about Aykley Heads Nature Reserve, Villa Real School, and Thrislington Woods, questioning whether council decisions were being driven by officers and developers. The Chair reminded members that the County Durham Plan was still under consultation and advised against unnecessarily alarming the public.

Questions from Members

Councillor Foote-Wood raised concerns about traffic, noise, and heavy goods vehicles on Newgate in Barnard Castle, requesting a meeting with residents and council officials. Councillor McGuinness, Portfolio Holder for Rural, Farming and Transport, stated that while the council was committed to highway safety, the proposed measures had been assessed and were not deemed appropriate. He agreed to meet with Councillor Foote-Wood to explain the decision.

Councillor Wilkes questioned the process for checking the appropriateness of Council-owned land submitted for housing in the County Durham Plan review. Councillor Husband, Leader of the Council, clarified that the Leader and Cabinet were not directly involved in the Call for Sites process but would work with officers on site suitability. Councillor Wilkes raised specific concerns about Aykley Heads Nature Reserve, Villa Real School, and Thrislington Woods, questioning whether council decisions were being driven by officers and developers. The Chair reminded members that the County Durham Plan was still under consultation and advised against unnecessarily alarming the public.

Questions from Members

Councillor Foote-Wood raised concerns about traffic, noise, and heavy goods vehicles on Newgate in Barnard Castle, requesting a meeting with residents and council officials. Councillor McGuinness, Portfolio Holder for Rural, Farming and Transport, stated that while the council was committed to highway safety, the proposed measures had been assessed and were not deemed appropriate. He agreed to meet with Councillor Foote-Wood to explain the decision.

Councillor Wilkes questioned the process for checking the appropriateness of Council-owned land submitted for housing in the County Durham Plan review. Councillor Husband, Leader of the Council, clarified that the Leader and Cabinet were not directly involved in the Call for Sites process but would work with officers on site suitability. Councillor Wilkes raised specific concerns about Aykley Heads Nature Reserve, Villa Real School, and Thrislington Woods, questioning whether council decisions were being driven by officers and developers. The Chair reminded members that the County Durham Plan was still under consultation and advised against unnecessarily alarming the public.

Questions from Members

Councillor Foote-Wood raised concerns about traffic, noise, and heavy goods vehicles on Newgate in Barnard Castle, requesting a meeting with residents and council officials. Councillor McGuinness, Portfolio Holder for Rural, Farming and Transport, stated that while the council was committed to highway safety, the proposed measures had been assessed and were not deemed appropriate. He agreed to meet with Councillor Foote-Wood to explain the decision.

Councillor Wilkes questioned the process for checking the appropriateness of Council-owned land submitted for housing in the County Durham Plan review. Councillor Husband, Leader of the Council, clarified that the Leader and Cabinet were not directly involved in the Call for Sites process but would work with officers on site suitability. Councillor Wilkes raised specific concerns about Aykley Heads Nature Reserve, Villa Real School, and Thrislington Woods, questioning whether council decisions were being driven by officers and developers. The Chair reminded members that the County Durham Plan was still under consultation and advised against unnecessarily alarming the public.

Questions from Members

Councillor Foote-Wood raised concerns about traffic, noise, and heavy goods vehicles on Newgate in Barnard Castle, requesting a meeting with residents and council officials. Councillor McGuinness, Portfolio Holder for Rural, Farming and Transport, stated that while the council was committed to highway safety, the proposed measures had been assessed and were not deemed appropriate. He agreed to meet with Councillor Foote-Wood to explain the decision.

Councillor Wilkes questioned the process for checking the appropriateness of Council-owned land submitted for housing in the County Durham Plan review. Councillor Husband, Leader of the Council, clarified that the Leader and Cabinet were not directly involved in the Call for Sites process but would work with officers on site suitability. Councillor Wilkes raised specific concerns about Aykley Heads Nature Reserve, Villa Real School, and Thrislington Woods, questioning whether council decisions were being driven by officers and developers. The Chair reminded members that the County Durham Plan was still under consultation and advised against unnecessarily alarming the public.

Questions from Members

Councillor Foote-Wood raised concerns about traffic, noise, and heavy goods vehicles on Newgate in Barnard Castle, requesting a meeting with residents and council officials. Councillor McGuinness, Portfolio Holder for Rural, Farming and Transport, stated that while the council was committed to highway safety, the proposed measures had been assessed and were not deemed appropriate. He agreed to meet with Councillor Foote-Wood to explain the decision.

Councillor Wilkes questioned the process for checking the appropriateness of Council-owned land submitted for housing in the County Durham Plan review. Councillor Husband, Leader of the Council, clarified that the Leader and Cabinet were not directly involved in the Call for Sites process but would work with officers on site suitability. Councillor Wilkes raised specific concerns about Aykley Heads Nature Reserve, Villa Real School, and Thrislington Woods, questioning whether council decisions were being driven by officers and developers. The Chair reminded members that the County Durham Plan was still under consultation and advised against unnecessarily alarming the public.

Questions from Members

Councillor Foote-Wood raised concerns about traffic, noise, and heavy goods vehicles on Newgate in Barnard Castle, requesting a meeting with residents and council officials. Councillor McGuinness, Portfolio Holder for Rural, Farming and Transport, stated that while the council was committed to highway safety, the proposed measures had been assessed and were not deemed appropriate. He agreed to meet with Councillor Foote-Wood to explain the decision.

Councillor Wilkes questioned the process for checking the appropriateness of Council-owned land submitted for housing in the County Durham Plan review. Councillor Husband, Leader of the Council, clarified that the Leader and Cabinet were not directly involved in the Call for Sites process but would work with officers on site suitability. Councillor Wilkes raised specific concerns about Aykley Heads Nature Reserve, Villa Real School, and Thrislington Woods, questioning whether council decisions were being driven by officers and developers. The Chair reminded members that the County Durham Plan was still under consultation and advised against unnecessarily alarming the public.

Questions from Members

Councillor Foote-Wood raised concerns about traffic, noise, and heavy goods vehicles on Newgate in Barnard Castle, requesting a meeting with residents and council officials. Councillor McGuinness, Portfolio Holder for Rural, Farming and Transport, stated that while the council was committed to highway safety, the proposed measures had been assessed and were not deemed appropriate. He agreed to meet with Councillor Foote-Wood to explain the decision.

Councillor Wilkes questioned the process for checking the appropriateness of Council-owned land submitted for housing in the County Durham Plan review. Councillor Husband, Leader of the Council, clarified that the Leader and Cabinet were not directly involved in the Call for Sites process but would work with officers on site suitability. Councillor Wilkes raised specific concerns about Aykley Heads Nature Reserve, Villa Real School, and Thrislington Woods, questioning whether council decisions were being driven by officers and developers. The Chair reminded members that the County Durham Plan was still under consultation and advised against unnecessarily alarming the public.

Questions from Members

Councillor Foote-Wood raised concerns about traffic, noise, and heavy goods vehicles on Newgate in Barnard Castle, requesting a meeting with residents and council officials. Councillor McGuinness, Portfolio Holder for Rural, Farming and Transport, stated that while the council was committed to highway safety, the proposed measures had been assessed and were not deemed appropriate. He agreed to meet with Councillor Foote-Wood to explain the decision.

Councillor Wilkes questioned the process for checking the appropriateness of Council-owned land submitted for housing in the County Durham Plan review. Councillor Husband, Leader of the Council, clarified that the Leader and Cabinet were not directly involved in the Call for Sites process but would work with officers on site suitability. Councillor Wilkes raised specific concerns about Aykley Heads Nature Reserve, Villa Real School, and Thrislington Woods, questioning whether council decisions were being driven by officers and developers. The Chair reminded members that the County Durham Plan was still under consultation and advised against unnecessarily alarming the public.

Questions from Members

Councillor Foote-Wood raised concerns about traffic, noise, and heavy goods vehicles on Newgate in Barnard Castle, requesting a meeting with residents and council officials. Councillor McGuinness, Portfolio Holder for Rural, Farming and Transport, stated that while the council was committed to highway safety, the proposed measures had been assessed and were not deemed appropriate. He agreed to meet with Councillor Foote-Wood to explain the decision.

Councillor Wilkes questioned the process for checking the appropriateness of Council-owned land submitted for housing in the County Durham Plan review. Councillor Husband, Leader of the Council, clarified that the Leader and Cabinet were not directly involved in the Call for Sites process but would work with officers on site suitability. Councillor Wilkes raised specific concerns about Aykley Heads Nature Reserve, Villa Real School, and Thrislington Woods, questioning whether council decisions were being driven by officers and developers. The Chair reminded members that the County Durham Plan was still under consultation and advised against unnecessarily alarming the public.

Questions from Members

Councillor Foote-Wood raised concerns about traffic, noise, and heavy goods vehicles on Newgate in Barnard Castle, requesting a meeting with residents and council officials. Councillor McGuinness, Portfolio Holder for Rural, Farming and Transport, stated that while the council was committed to highway safety, the proposed measures had been assessed and were not deemed appropriate. He agreed to meet with Councillor Foote-Wood to explain the decision.

Councillor Wilkes questioned the process for checking the appropriateness of Council-owned land submitted for housing in the County Durham Plan review. Councillor Husband, Leader of the Council, clarified that the Leader and Cabinet were not directly involved in the Call for Sites process but would work with officers on site suitability. Councillor Wilkes raised specific concerns about Aykley Heads Nature Reserve, Villa Real School, and Thrislington Woods, questioning whether council decisions were being driven by officers and developers. The Chair reminded members that the County Durham Plan was still under consultation and advised against unnecessarily alarming the public.

Questions from Members

Councillor Foote-Wood raised concerns about traffic, noise, and heavy goods vehicles on Newgate in Barnard Castle, requesting a meeting with residents and council officials. Councillor McGuinness, Portfolio Holder for Rural, Farming and Transport, stated that while the council was committed to highway safety, the proposed measures had been assessed and were not deemed appropriate. He agreed to meet with Councillor Foote-Wood to explain the decision.

Councillor Wilkes questioned the process for checking the appropriateness of Council-owned land submitted for housing in the County Durham Plan review. Councillor Husband, Leader of the Council, clarified that the Leader and Cabinet were not directly involved in the Call for Sites process but would work with officers on site suitability. Councillor Wilkes raised specific concerns about Aykley Heads Nature Reserve, Villa Real School, and Thrislington Woods, questioning whether council decisions were being driven by officers and developers. The Chair reminded members that the County Durham Plan was still under consultation and advised against unnecessarily alarming the public.

Questions from Members

Councillor Foote-Wood raised concerns about traffic, noise, and heavy goods vehicles on Newgate in Barnard Castle, requesting a meeting with residents and council officials. Councillor McGuinness, Portfolio Holder for Rural, Farming and Transport, stated that while the council was committed to highway safety, the proposed measures had been assessed and were not deemed appropriate. He agreed to meet with Councillor Foote-Wood to explain the decision.

Councillor Wilkes questioned the process for checking the appropriateness of Council-owned land submitted for housing in the County Durham Plan review. Councillor Husband, Leader of the Council, clarified that the Leader and Cabinet were not directly involved in the Call for Sites process but would work with officers on site suitability. Councillor Wilkes raised specific concerns about Aykley Heads Nature Reserve, Villa Real School, and Thrislington Woods, questioning whether council decisions were being driven by officers and developers. The Chair reminded members that the County Durham Plan was still under consultation and advised against unnecessarily alarming the public.

Questions from Members

Councillor Foote-Wood raised concerns about traffic, noise, and heavy goods vehicles on Newgate in Barnard Castle, requesting a meeting with residents and council officials. Councillor McGuinness, Portfolio Holder for Rural, Farming and Transport, stated that while the council was committed to highway safety, the proposed measures had been assessed and were not deemed appropriate. He agreed to meet with Councillor Foote-Wood to explain the decision.

Councillor Wilkes questioned the process for checking the appropriateness of Council-owned land submitted for housing in the County Durham Plan review. Councillor Husband, Leader of the Council, clarified that the Leader and Cabinet were not directly involved in the Call for Sites process but would work with officers on site suitability. Councillor Wilkes raised specific concerns about Aykley Heads Nature Reserve, Villa Real School, and Thrislington Woods, questioning whether council decisions were being driven by officers and developers. The Chair reminded members that the County Durham Plan was still under consultation and advised against unnecessarily alarming the public.

Questions from Members

Councillor Foote-Wood raised concerns about traffic, noise, and heavy goods vehicles on Newgate in Barnard Castle, requesting a meeting with residents and council officials. Councillor McGuinness, Portfolio Holder for Rural, Farming and Transport, stated that while the council was committed to highway safety, the proposed measures had been assessed and were not deemed appropriate. He agreed to meet with Councillor Foote-Wood to explain the decision.

Councillor Wilkes questioned the process for checking the appropriateness of Council-owned land submitted for housing in the County Durham Plan review. Councillor Husband, Leader of the Council, clarified that the Leader and Cabinet were not directly involved in the Call for Sites process but would work with officers on site suitability. Councillor Wilkes raised specific concerns about Aykley Heads Nature Reserve, Villa Real School, and Thrislington Woods, questioning whether council decisions were being driven by officers and developers. The Chair reminded members that the County Durham Plan was still under consultation and advised against unnecessarily alarming the public.

Questions from Members

Councillor Foote-Wood raised concerns about traffic, noise, and heavy goods vehicles on Newgate in Barnard Castle, requesting a meeting with residents and council officials. Councillor McGuinness, Portfolio Holder for Rural, Farming and Transport, stated that while the council was committed to highway safety, the proposed measures had been assessed and were not deemed appropriate. He agreed to meet with Councillor Foote-Wood to explain the decision.

Councillor Wilkes questioned the process for checking the appropriateness of Council-owned land submitted for housing in the County Durham Plan review. Councillor Husband, Leader of the Council, clarified that the Leader and Cabinet were not directly involved in the Call for Sites process but would work with officers on site suitability. Councillor Wilkes raised specific concerns about Aykley Heads Nature Reserve, Villa Real School, and Thrislington Woods, questioning whether council decisions were being driven by officers and developers. The Chair reminded members that the County Durham Plan was still under consultation and advised against unnecessarily alarming the public.

Questions from Members

Councillor Foote-Wood raised concerns about traffic, noise, and heavy goods vehicles on Newgate in Barnard Castle, requesting a meeting with residents and council officials. Councillor McGuinness, Portfolio Holder for Rural, Farming and Transport, stated that while the council was committed to highway safety, the proposed measures had been assessed and were not deemed appropriate. He agreed to meet with Councillor Foote-Wood to explain the decision.

Councillor Wilkes questioned the process for checking the appropriateness of Council-owned land submitted for housing in the County Durham Plan review. Councillor Husband, Leader of the Council, clarified that the Leader and Cabinet were not directly involved in the Call for Sites process but would work with officers on site suitability. Councillor Wilkes raised specific concerns about Aykley Heads Nature Reserve, Villa Real School, and Thrislington Woods, questioning whether council decisions were being driven by officers and developers. The Chair reminded members that the County Durham Plan was still under consultation and advised against unnecessarily alarming the public.

Questions from Members

Councillor Foote-Wood raised concerns about traffic, noise, and heavy goods vehicles on Newgate in Barnard Castle, requesting a meeting with residents and council officials. Councillor McGuinness, Portfolio Holder for Rural, Farming and Transport, stated that while the council was committed to highway safety, the proposed measures had been assessed and were not deemed appropriate. He agreed to meet with Councillor Foote-Wood to explain the decision.

Councillor Wilkes questioned the process for checking the appropriateness of Council-owned land submitted for housing in the County Durham Plan review. Councillor Husband, Leader of the Council, clarified that the Leader and Cabinet were not directly involved in the Call for Sites process but would work with officers on site suitability. Councillor Wilkes raised specific concerns about Aykley Heads Nature Reserve, Villa Real School, and Thrislington Woods, questioning whether council decisions were being driven by officers and developers. The Chair reminded members that the County Durham Plan was still under consultation and advised against unnecessarily alarming the public.

Questions from Members

Councillor Foote-Wood raised concerns about traffic, noise, and heavy goods vehicles on Newgate in Barnard Castle, requesting a meeting with residents and council officials. Councillor McGuinness, Portfolio Holder for Rural, Farming and Transport, stated that while the council was committed to highway safety, the proposed measures had been assessed and were not deemed appropriate. He agreed to meet with Councillor Foote-Wood to explain the decision.

Councillor Wilkes questioned the process for checking the appropriateness of Council-owned land submitted for housing in the County Durham Plan review. Councillor Husband, Leader of the Council, clarified that the Leader and Cabinet were not directly involved in the Call for Sites process but would work with officers on site suitability. Councillor Wilkes raised specific concerns about Aykley Heads Nature Reserve, Villa Real School, and Thrislington Woods, questioning whether council decisions were being driven by officers and developers. The Chair reminded members that the County Durham Plan was still under consultation and advised against unnecessarily alarming the public.

Questions from Members

Councillor Foote-Wood raised concerns about traffic, noise, and heavy goods vehicles on Newgate in Barnard Castle, requesting a meeting with residents and council officials. Councillor McGuinness, Portfolio Holder for Rural, Farming and Transport, stated that while the council was committed to highway safety, the proposed measures had been assessed and were not deemed appropriate. He agreed to meet with Councillor Foote-Wood to explain the decision.

Councillor Wilkes questioned the process for checking the appropriateness of Council-owned land submitted for housing in the County Durham Plan review. Councillor Husband, Leader of the Council, clarified that the Leader and Cabinet were not directly involved in the Call for Sites process but would work with officers on site suitability. Councillor Wilkes raised specific concerns about Aykley Heads Nature Reserve, Villa Real School, and Thrislington Woods, questioning whether council decisions were being driven by officers and developers. The Chair reminded members that the County Durham Plan was still under consultation and advised against unnecessarily alarming the public.

Questions from Members

Councillor Foote-Wood raised concerns about traffic, noise, and heavy goods vehicles on Newgate in Barnard Castle, requesting a meeting with residents and council officials. Councillor McGuinness, Portfolio Holder for Rural, Farming and Transport, stated that while the council was committed to highway safety, the proposed measures had been assessed and were not deemed appropriate. He agreed to meet with Councillor Foote-Wood to explain the decision.

Councillor Wilkes questioned the process for checking the appropriateness of Council-owned land submitted for housing in the County Durham Plan review. Councillor Husband, Leader of the Council, clarified that the Leader and Cabinet were not directly involved in the Call for Sites process but would work with officers on site suitability. Councillor Wilkes raised specific concerns about Aykley Heads Nature Reserve, Villa Real School, and Thrislington Woods, questioning whether council decisions were being driven by officers and developers. The Chair reminded members that the County Durham Plan was still under consultation and advised against unnecessarily alarming the public.

Questions from Members

Councillor Foote-Wood raised concerns about traffic, noise, and heavy goods vehicles on Newgate in Barnard Castle, requesting a meeting with residents and council officials. Councillor McGuinness, Portfolio Holder for Rural, Farming and Transport, stated that while the council was committed to highway safety, the proposed measures had been assessed and were not deemed appropriate. He agreed to meet with Councillor Foote-Wood to explain the decision.

Councillor Wilkes questioned the process for checking the appropriateness of Council-owned land submitted for housing in the County Durham Plan review. Councillor Husband, Leader of the Council, clarified that the Leader and Cabinet were not directly involved in the Call for Sites process but would work with officers on site suitability. Councillor Wilkes raised specific concerns about Aykley Heads Nature Reserve, Villa Real School, and Thrislington Woods, questioning whether council decisions were being driven by officers and developers. The Chair reminded members that the County Durham Plan was still under consultation and advised against unnecessarily alarming the public.

Questions from Members

Councillor Foote-Wood raised concerns about traffic, noise, and heavy goods vehicles on Newgate in Barnard Castle, requesting a meeting with residents and council officials. Councillor McGuinness, Portfolio Holder for Rural, Farming and Transport, stated that while the council was committed to highway safety, the proposed measures had been assessed and were not deemed appropriate. He agreed to meet with Councillor Foote-Wood to explain the decision.

Councillor Wilkes questioned the process for checking the appropriateness of Council-owned land submitted for housing in the County Durham Plan review. Councillor Husband, Leader of the Council, clarified that the Leader and Cabinet were not directly involved in the Call for Sites process but would work with officers on site suitability. Councillor Wilkes raised specific concerns about Aykley Heads Nature Reserve, Villa Real School, and Thrislington Woods, questioning whether council decisions were being driven by officers and developers. The Chair reminded members that the County Durham Plan was still under consultation and advised against unnecessarily alarming the public.

Questions from Members

Councillor Foote-Wood raised concerns about traffic, noise, and heavy goods vehicles on Newgate in Barnard Castle, requesting a meeting with residents and council officials. Councillor McGuinness, Portfolio Holder for Rural, Farming and Transport, stated that while the council was committed to highway safety, the proposed measures had been assessed and were not deemed appropriate. He agreed to meet with Councillor Foote-Wood to explain the decision.

Councillor Wilkes questioned the process for checking the appropriateness of Council-owned land submitted for housing in the County Durham Plan review. Councillor Husband, Leader of the Council, clarified that the Leader and Cabinet were not directly involved in the Call for Sites process but would work with officers on site suitability. Councillor Wilkes raised specific concerns about Aykley Heads Nature Reserve, Villa Real School, and Thrislington Woods, questioning whether council decisions were being driven by officers and developers. The Chair reminded members that the County Durham Plan was still under consultation and advised against unnecessarily alarming the public.

Questions from Members

Councillor Foote-Wood raised concerns about traffic, noise, and heavy goods vehicles on Newgate in Barnard Castle, requesting a meeting with residents and council officials. Councillor McGuinness, Portfolio Holder for Rural, Farming and Transport, stated that while the council was committed to highway safety, the proposed measures had been assessed and were not deemed appropriate. He agreed to meet with Councillor Foote-Wood to explain the decision.

Councillor Wilkes questioned the process for checking the appropriateness of Council-owned land submitted for housing in the County Durham Plan review. Councillor Husband, Leader of the Council, clarified that the Leader and Cabinet were not directly involved in the Call for Sites process but would work with officers on site suitability. Councillor Wilkes raised specific concerns about Aykley Heads Nature Reserve, Villa Real School, and Thrislington Woods, questioning whether council decisions were being driven by officers and developers. The Chair reminded members that the County Durham Plan was still under consultation and advised against unnecessarily alarming the public.

Questions from Members

Councillor Foote-Wood raised concerns about traffic, noise, and heavy goods vehicles on Newgate in Barnard Castle, requesting a meeting with residents and council officials. Councillor McGuinness, Portfolio Holder for Rural, Farming and Transport, stated that while the council was committed to highway safety, the proposed measures had been assessed and were not deemed appropriate. He agreed to meet with Councillor Foote-Wood to explain the decision.

Councillor Wilkes questioned the process for checking the appropriateness of Council-owned land submitted for housing in the County Durham Plan review. Councillor Husband, Leader of the Council, clarified that the Leader and Cabinet were not directly involved in the Call for Sites process but would work with officers on site suitability. Councillor Wilkes raised specific concerns about Aykley Heads Nature Reserve, Villa Real School, and Thrislington Woods, questioning whether council decisions were being driven by officers and developers. The Chair reminded members that the County Durham Plan was still under consultation and advised against unnecessarily alarming the public.

Questions from Members

Councillor Foote-Wood raised concerns about traffic, noise, and heavy goods vehicles on Newgate in Barnard Castle, requesting a meeting with residents and council officials. Councillor McGuinness, Portfolio Holder for Rural, Farming and Transport, stated that while the council was committed to highway safety, the proposed measures had been assessed and were not deemed appropriate. He agreed to meet with Councillor Foote-Wood to explain the decision.

Councillor Wilkes questioned the process for checking the appropriateness of Council-owned land submitted for housing in the County Durham Plan review. Councillor Husband, Leader of the Council, clarified that the Leader and Cabinet were not directly involved in the Call for Sites process but would work with officers on site suitability. Councillor Wilkes raised specific concerns about Aykley Heads Nature Reserve, Villa Real School, and Thrislington Woods, questioning whether council decisions were being driven by officers and developers. The Chair reminded members that the County Durham Plan was still under consultation and advised against unnecessarily alarming the public.

Questions from Members

Councillor Foote-Wood raised concerns about traffic, noise, and heavy goods vehicles on Newgate in Barnard Castle, requesting a meeting with residents and council officials. Councillor McGuinness, Portfolio Holder for Rural, Farming and Transport, stated that while the council was committed to highway safety, the proposed measures had been assessed and were not deemed appropriate. He agreed to meet with Councillor Foote-Wood to explain the decision.

Councillor Wilkes questioned the process for checking the appropriateness of Council-owned land submitted for housing in the County Durham Plan review. Councillor Husband, Leader of the Council, clarified that the Leader and Cabinet were not directly involved in the Call for Sites process but would work with officers on site suitability. Councillor Wilkes raised specific concerns about Aykley Heads Nature Reserve, Villa Real School, and Thrislington Woods, questioning whether council decisions were being driven by officers and developers. The Chair reminded members that the County Durham Plan was still under consultation and advised against unnecessarily alarming the public.

Questions from Members

Councillor Foote-Wood raised concerns about traffic, noise, and heavy goods vehicles on Newgate in Barnard Castle, requesting a meeting with residents and council officials. Councillor McGuinness, Portfolio Holder for Rural, Farming and Transport, stated that while the council was committed to highway safety, the proposed measures had been assessed and were not deemed appropriate. He agreed to meet with Councillor Foote-Wood to explain the decision.

Councillor Wilkes questioned the process for checking the appropriateness of Council-owned land submitted for housing in the County Durham Plan review. Councillor Husband, Leader of the Council, clarified that the Leader and Cabinet were not directly involved in the Call for Sites process but would work with officers on site suitability. Councillor Wilkes raised specific concerns about Aykley Heads Nature Reserve, Villa Real School, and Thrislington Woods, questioning whether council decisions were being driven by officers and developers. The Chair reminded members that the County Durham Plan was still under consultation and advised against unnecessarily alarming the public.

Questions from Members

Councillor Foote-Wood raised concerns about traffic, noise, and heavy goods vehicles on Newgate in Barnard Castle, requesting a meeting with residents and council officials. Councillor McGuinness, Portfolio Holder for Rural, Farming and Transport, stated that while the council was committed to highway safety, the proposed measures had been assessed and were not deemed appropriate. He agreed to meet with Councillor Foote-Wood to explain the decision.

Councillor Wilkes questioned the process for checking the appropriateness of Council-owned land submitted for housing in the County Durham Plan review. Councillor Husband, Leader of the Council, clarified that the Leader and Cabinet were not directly involved in the Call for Sites process but would work with officers on site suitability. Councillor Wilkes raised specific concerns about Aykley Heads Nature Reserve, Villa Real School, and Thrislington Woods, questioning whether council decisions were being driven by officers and developers. The Chair reminded members that the County Durham Plan was still under consultation and advised against unnecessarily alarming the public.

Questions from Members

Councillor Foote-Wood raised concerns about traffic, noise, and heavy goods vehicles on Newgate in Barnard Castle, requesting a meeting with residents and council officials. Councillor McGuinness, Portfolio Holder for Rural, Farming and Transport, stated that while the council was committed to highway safety, the proposed measures had been assessed and were not deemed appropriate. He agreed to meet with Councillor Foote-Wood to explain the decision.

Councillor Wilkes questioned the process for checking the appropriateness of Council-owned land submitted for housing in the County Durham Plan review. Councillor Husband, Leader of the Council, clarified that the Leader and Cabinet were not directly involved in the Call for Sites process but would work with officers on site suitability. Councillor Wilkes raised specific concerns about Aykley Heads Nature Reserve, Villa Real School, and Thrislington Woods, questioning whether council decisions were being driven by officers and developers. The Chair reminded members that the County Durham Plan was still under consultation and advised against unnecessarily alarming the public.

Questions from Members

Councillor Foote-Wood raised concerns about traffic, noise, and heavy goods vehicles on Newgate in Barnard Castle, requesting a meeting with residents and council officials. Councillor McGuinness, Portfolio Holder for Rural, Farming and Transport, stated that while the council was committed to highway safety, the proposed measures had been assessed and were not deemed appropriate. He agreed to meet with Councillor Foote-Wood to explain the decision.

Councillor Wilkes questioned the process for checking the appropriateness of Council-owned land submitted for housing in the County Durham Plan review. Councillor Husband, Leader of the Council, clarified that the Leader and Cabinet were not directly involved in the Call for Sites process but would work with officers on site suitability. Councillor Wilkes raised specific concerns about Aykley Heads Nature Reserve, Villa Real School, and Thrislington Woods, questioning whether council decisions were being driven by officers and developers. The Chair reminded members that the County Durham Plan was still under consultation and advised against unnecessarily alarming the public.

Questions from Members

Councillor Foote-Wood raised concerns about traffic, noise, and heavy goods vehicles on Newgate in Barnard Castle, requesting a meeting with residents and council officials. Councillor McGuinness, Portfolio Holder for Rural, Farming and Transport, stated that while the council was committed to highway safety, the proposed measures had been assessed and were not deemed appropriate. He agreed to meet with Councillor Foote-Wood to explain the decision.

Councillor Wilkes questioned the process for checking the appropriateness of Council-owned land submitted for housing in the County Durham Plan review. Councillor Husband, Leader of the Council, clarified that the Leader and Cabinet were not directly involved in the Call for Sites process but would work with officers on site suitability. Councillor Wilkes raised specific concerns about Aykley Heads Nature Reserve, Villa Real School, and Thrislington Woods, questioning whether council decisions were being driven by officers and developers. The Chair reminded members that the County Durham Plan was still under consultation and advised against unnecessarily alarming the public.

Questions from Members

Councillor Foote-Wood raised concerns about traffic, noise, and heavy goods vehicles on Newgate in Barnard Castle, requesting a meeting with residents and council officials. Councillor McGuinness, Portfolio Holder for Rural, Farming and Transport, stated that while the council was committed to highway safety, the proposed measures had been assessed and were not deemed appropriate. He agreed to meet with Councillor Foote-Wood to explain the decision.

Councillor Wilkes questioned the process for checking the appropriateness of Council-owned land submitted for housing in the County Durham Plan review. Councillor Husband, Leader of the Council, clarified that the Leader and Cabinet were not directly involved in the Call for Sites process but would work with officers on site suitability. Councillor Wilkes raised specific concerns about Aykley Heads Nature Reserve, Villa Real School, and Thrislington Woods, questioning whether council decisions were being driven by officers and developers. The Chair reminded members that the County Durham Plan was still under consultation and advised against unnecessarily alarming the public.

Questions from Members

Councillor Foote-Wood raised concerns about traffic, noise, and heavy goods vehicles on Newgate in Barnard Castle, requesting a meeting with residents and council officials. Councillor McGuinness, Portfolio Holder for Rural, Farming and Transport, stated that while the council was committed to highway safety, the proposed measures had been assessed and were not deemed appropriate. He agreed to meet with Councillor Foote-Wood to explain the decision.

Councillor Wilkes questioned the process for checking the appropriateness of Council-owned land submitted for housing in the County Durham Plan review. Councillor Husband, Leader of the Council, clarified that the Leader and Cabinet were not directly involved in the Call for Sites process but would work with officers on site suitability. Councillor Wilkes raised specific concerns about Aykley Heads Nature Reserve, Villa Real School, and Thrislington Woods, questioning whether council decisions were being driven by officers and developers. The Chair reminded members that the County Durham Plan was still under consultation and advised against unnecessarily alarming the public.

Questions from Members

Councillor Foote-Wood raised concerns about traffic, noise, and heavy goods vehicles on Newgate in Barnard Castle, requesting a meeting with residents and council officials. Councillor McGuinness, Portfolio Holder for Rural, Farming and Transport, stated that while the council was committed to highway safety, the proposed measures had been assessed and were not deemed appropriate. He agreed to meet with Councillor Foote-Wood to explain the decision.

Councillor Wilkes questioned the process for checking the appropriateness of Council-owned land submitted for housing in the County Durham Plan review. Councillor Husband, Leader of the Council, clarified that the Leader and Cabinet were not directly involved in the Call for Sites process but would work with officers on site suitability. Councillor Wilkes raised specific concerns about Aykley Heads Nature Reserve, Villa Real School, and Thrislington Woods, questioning whether council decisions were being driven by officers and developers. The Chair reminded members that the County Durham Plan was still under consultation and advised against unnecessarily alarming the public.

Questions from Members

Councillor Foote-Wood raised concerns about traffic, noise, and heavy goods vehicles on Newgate in Barnard Castle, requesting a meeting with residents and council officials. Councillor McGuinness, Portfolio Holder for Rural, Farming and Transport, stated that while the council was committed to highway safety, the proposed measures had been assessed and were not deemed appropriate. He agreed to meet with Councillor Foote-Wood to explain the decision.

Councillor Wilkes questioned the process for checking the appropriateness of Council-owned land submitted for housing in the County Durham Plan review. Councillor Husband, Leader of the Council, clarified that the Leader and Cabinet were not directly involved in the Call for Sites process but would work with officers on site suitability. Councillor Wilkes raised specific concerns about Aykley Heads Nature Reserve, Villa Real School, and Thrislington Woods, questioning whether council decisions were being driven by officers and developers. The Chair reminded members that the County Durham Plan was still under consultation and advised against unnecessarily alarming the public.

Questions from Members

Councillor Foote-Wood raised concerns about traffic, noise, and heavy goods vehicles on Newgate in Barnard Castle, requesting a meeting with residents and council officials. Councillor McGuinness, Portfolio Holder for Rural, Farming and Transport, stated that while the council was committed to highway safety, the proposed measures had been assessed and were not deemed appropriate. He agreed to meet with Councillor Foote-Wood to explain the decision.

Councillor Wilkes questioned the process for checking the appropriateness of Council-owned land submitted for housing in the County Durham Plan review. Councillor Husband, Leader of the Council, clarified that the Leader and Cabinet were not directly involved in the Call for Sites process but would work with officers on site suitability. Councillor Wilkes raised specific concerns about Aykley Heads Nature Reserve, Villa Real School, and Thrislington Woods, questioning whether council decisions were being driven by officers and developers. The Chair reminded members that the County Durham Plan was still under consultation and advised against unnecessarily alarming the public.

Questions from Members

Councillor Foote-Wood raised concerns about traffic, noise, and heavy goods vehicles on Newgate in Barnard Castle, requesting a meeting with residents and council officials. Councillor McGuinness, Portfolio Holder for Rural, Farming and Transport, stated that while the council was committed to highway safety, the proposed measures had been assessed and were not deemed appropriate. He agreed to meet with Councillor Foote-Wood to explain the decision.

Councillor Wilkes questioned the process for checking the appropriateness of Council-owned land submitted for housing in the County Durham Plan review. Councillor Husband, Leader of the Council, clarified that the Leader and Cabinet were not directly involved in the Call for Sites process but would work with officers on site suitability. Councillor Wilkes raised specific concerns about Aykley Heads Nature Reserve, Villa Real School, and Thrislington Woods, questioning whether council decisions were being driven by officers and developers. The Chair reminded members that the County Durham Plan was still under consultation and advised against unnecessarily alarming the public.

Questions from Members

Councillor Foote-Wood raised concerns about traffic, noise, and heavy goods vehicles on Newgate in Barnard Castle, requesting a meeting with residents and council officials. Councillor McGuinness, Portfolio Holder for Rural, Farming and Transport, stated that while the council was committed to highway safety, the proposed measures had been assessed and were not deemed appropriate. He agreed to meet with Councillor Foote-Wood to explain the decision.

Councillor Wilkes questioned the process for checking the appropriateness of Council-owned land submitted for housing in the County Durham Plan review. Councillor Husband, Leader of the Council, clarified that the Leader and Cabinet were not directly involved in the Call for Sites process but would work with officers on site suitability. Councillor Wilkes raised specific concerns about Aykley Heads Nature Reserve, Villa Real School, and Thrislington Woods, questioning whether council decisions were being driven by officers and developers. The Chair reminded members that the County Durham Plan was still under consultation and advised against unnecessarily alarming the public.

Questions from Members

Councillor Foote-Wood raised concerns about traffic, noise, and heavy goods vehicles on Newgate in Barnard Castle, requesting a meeting with residents and council officials. Councillor McGuinness, Portfolio Holder for Rural, Farming and Transport, stated that while the council was committed to highway safety, the proposed measures had been assessed and were not deemed appropriate. He agreed to meet with Councillor Foote-Wood to explain the decision.

Councillor Wilkes questioned the process for checking the appropriateness of Council-owned land submitted for housing in the County Durham Plan review. Councillor Husband, Leader of the Council, clarified that the Leader and Cabinet were not directly involved in the Call for Sites process but would work with officers on site suitability. Councillor Wilkes raised specific concerns about Aykley Heads Nature Reserve, Villa Real School, and Thrislington Woods, questioning whether council decisions were being driven by officers and developers. The Chair reminded members that the County Durham Plan was still under consultation and advised against unnecessarily alarming the public.

Questions from Members

Councillor Foote-Wood raised concerns about traffic, noise, and heavy goods vehicles on Newgate in Barnard Castle, requesting a meeting with residents and council officials. Councillor McGuinness, Portfolio Holder for Rural, Farming and Transport, stated that while the council was committed to highway safety, the proposed measures had been assessed and were not deemed appropriate. He agreed to meet with Councillor Foote-Wood to explain the decision.

Councillor Wilkes questioned the process for checking the appropriateness of Council-owned land submitted for housing in the County Durham Plan review. Councillor Husband, Leader of the Council, clarified that the Leader and Cabinet were not directly involved in the Call for Sites process but would work with officers on site suitability. Councillor Wilkes raised specific concerns about Aykley Heads Nature Reserve, Villa Real School, and Thrislington Woods, questioning whether council decisions were being driven by officers and developers. The Chair reminded members that the County Durham Plan was still under consultation and advised against unnecessarily alarming the public.

Questions from Members

Councillor Foote-Wood raised concerns about traffic, noise, and heavy goods vehicles on Newgate in Barnard Castle, requesting a meeting with residents and council officials. Councillor McGuinness, Portfolio Holder for Rural, Farming and Transport, stated that while the council was committed to highway safety, the proposed measures had been assessed and were not deemed appropriate. He agreed to meet with Councillor Foote-Wood to explain the decision.

Councillor Wilkes questioned the process for checking the appropriateness of Council-owned land submitted for housing in the County Durham Plan review. Councillor Husband, Leader of the Council, clarified that the Leader and Cabinet were not directly involved in the Call for Sites process but would work with officers on site suitability. Councillor Wilkes raised specific concerns about Aykley Heads Nature Reserve, Villa Real School, and Thrislington Woods, questioning whether council decisions were being driven by officers and developers. The Chair reminded members that the County Durham Plan was still under consultation and advised against unnecessarily alarming the public.

Questions from Members

Councillor Foote-Wood raised concerns about traffic, noise, and heavy goods vehicles on Newgate in Barnard Castle, requesting a meeting with residents and council officials. Councillor McGuinness, Portfolio Holder for Rural, Farming and Transport, stated that while the council was committed to highway safety, the proposed measures had been assessed and were not deemed appropriate. He agreed to meet with Councillor Foote-Wood to explain the decision.

Councillor Wilkes questioned the process for checking the appropriateness of Council-owned land submitted for housing in the County Durham Plan review. Councillor Husband, Leader of the Council, clarified that the Leader and Cabinet were not directly involved in the Call for Sites process but would work with officers on site suitability. Councillor Wilkes raised specific concerns about Aykley Heads Nature Reserve, Villa Real School, and Thrislington Woods, questioning whether council decisions were being driven by officers and developers. The Chair reminded members that the County Durham Plan was still under consultation and advised against unnecessarily alarming the public.

Questions from Members

Councillor Foote-Wood raised concerns about traffic, noise, and heavy goods vehicles on Newgate in Barnard Castle, requesting a meeting with residents and council officials. Councillor McGuinness, Portfolio Holder for Rural, Farming and Transport, stated that while the council was committed to highway safety, the proposed measures had been assessed and were not deemed appropriate. He agreed to meet with Councillor Foote-Wood to explain the decision.

Councillor Wilkes questioned the process for checking the appropriateness of Council-owned land submitted for housing in the County Durham Plan review. Councillor Husband, Leader of the Council, clarified that the Leader and Cabinet were not directly involved in the Call for Sites process but would work with officers on site suitability. Councillor Wilkes raised specific concerns about Aykley Heads Nature Reserve, Villa Real School, and Thrislington Woods, questioning whether council decisions were being driven by officers and developers. The Chair reminded members that the County Durham Plan was still under consultation and advised against unnecessarily alarming the public.

Questions from Members

Councillor Foote-Wood raised concerns about traffic, noise, and heavy goods vehicles on Newgate in Barnard Castle, requesting a meeting with residents and council officials. Councillor McGuinness, Portfolio Holder for Rural, Farming and Transport, stated that while the council was committed to highway safety, the proposed measures had been assessed and were not deemed appropriate. He agreed to meet with Councillor Foote-Wood to explain the decision.

Councillor Wilkes questioned the process for checking the appropriateness of Council-owned land submitted for housing in the County Durham Plan review. Councillor Husband, Leader of the Council, clarified that the Leader and Cabinet were not directly involved in the Call for Sites process but would work with officers on site suitability. Councillor Wilkes raised specific concerns about Aykley Heads Nature Reserve, Villa Real School, and Thrislington Woods, questioning whether council decisions were being driven by officers and developers. The Chair reminded members that the County Durham Plan was still under consultation and advised against unnecessarily alarming the public.

Questions from Members

Councillor Foote-Wood raised concerns about traffic, noise, and heavy goods vehicles on Newgate in Barnard Castle, requesting a meeting with residents and council officials. Councillor McGuinness, Portfolio Holder for Rural, Farming and Transport, stated that while the council was committed to highway safety, the proposed measures had been assessed and were not deemed appropriate. He agreed to meet with Councillor Foote-Wood to explain the decision.

Councillor Wilkes questioned the process for checking the appropriateness of Council-owned land submitted for housing in the County Durham Plan review. Councillor Husband, Leader of the Council, clarified that the Leader and Cabinet were not directly involved in the Call for Sites process but would work with officers on site suitability. Councillor Wilkes raised specific concerns about Aykley Heads Nature Reserve, Villa Real School, and Thrislington Woods, questioning whether council decisions were being driven by officers and developers. The Chair reminded members that the County Durham Plan was still under consultation and advised against unnecessarily alarming the public.

Questions from Members

Councillor Foote-Wood raised concerns about traffic, noise, and heavy goods vehicles on Newgate in Barnard Castle, requesting a meeting with residents and council officials. Councillor McGuinness, Portfolio Holder for Rural, Farming and Transport, stated that while the council was committed to highway safety, the proposed measures had been assessed and were not deemed appropriate. He agreed to meet with Councillor Foote-Wood to explain the decision.

Councillor Wilkes questioned the process for checking the appropriateness of Council-owned land submitted for housing in the County Durham Plan review. Councillor Husband, Leader of the Council, clarified that the Leader and Cabinet were not directly involved in the Call for Sites process but would work with officers on site suitability. Councillor Wilkes raised specific concerns about Aykley Heads Nature Reserve, Villa Real School, and Thrislington Woods, questioning whether council decisions were being driven by officers and developers. The Chair reminded members that the County Durham Plan was still under consultation and advised against unnecessarily alarming the public.

Questions from Members

Councillor Foote-Wood raised concerns about traffic, noise, and heavy goods vehicles on Newgate in Barnard Castle, requesting a meeting with residents and council officials. Councillor McGuinness, Portfolio Holder for Rural, Farming and Transport, stated that while the council was committed to highway safety, the proposed measures had been assessed and were not deemed appropriate. He agreed to meet with Councillor Foote-Wood to explain the decision.

Councillor Wilkes questioned the process for checking the appropriateness of Council-owned land submitted for housing in the County Durham Plan review. Councillor Husband, Leader of the Council, clarified that the Leader and Cabinet were not directly involved in the Call for Sites process but would work with officers on site suitability. Councillor Wilkes raised specific concerns about Aykley Heads Nature Reserve, Villa Real School, and Thrislington Woods, questioning whether council decisions were being driven by officers and developers. The Chair reminded members that the County Durham Plan was still under consultation and advised against unnecessarily alarming the public.

Questions from Members

Councillor Foote-Wood raised concerns about traffic, noise, and heavy goods vehicles on Newgate in Barnard Castle, requesting a meeting with residents and council officials. Councillor McGuinness, Portfolio Holder for Rural, Farming and Transport, stated that while the council was committed to highway safety, the proposed measures had been assessed and were not deemed appropriate. He agreed to meet with Councillor Foote-Wood to explain the decision.

Councillor Wilkes questioned the process for checking the appropriateness of Council-owned land submitted for housing in the County Durham Plan review. Councillor Husband, Leader of the Council, clarified that the Leader and Cabinet were not directly involved in the Call for Sites process but would work with officers on site suitability. Councillor Wilkes raised specific concerns about Aykley Heads Nature Reserve, Villa Real School, and Thrislington Woods, questioning whether council decisions were being driven by officers and developers. The Chair reminded members that the County Durham Plan was still under consultation and advised against unnecessarily alarming the public.

Questions from Members

Councillor Foote-Wood raised concerns about traffic, noise, and heavy goods vehicles on Newgate in Barnard Castle, requesting a meeting with residents and council officials. Councillor McGuinness, Portfolio Holder for Rural, Farming and Transport, stated that while the council was committed to highway safety, the proposed measures had been assessed and were not deemed appropriate. He agreed to meet with Councillor Foote-Wood to explain the decision.

Councillor Wilkes questioned the process for checking the appropriateness of Council-owned land submitted for housing in the County Durham Plan review. Councillor Husband, Leader of the Council, clarified that the Leader and Cabinet were not directly involved in the Call for Sites process but would work with officers on site suitability. Councillor Wilkes raised specific concerns about Aykley Heads Nature Reserve, Villa Real School, and Thrislington Woods, questioning whether council decisions were being driven by officers and developers. The Chair reminded members that the County Durham Plan was still under consultation and advised against unnecessarily alarming the public.

Questions from Members

Councillor Foote-Wood raised concerns about traffic, noise, and heavy goods vehicles on Newgate in Barnard Castle, requesting a meeting with residents and council officials. Councillor McGuinness, Portfolio Holder for Rural, Farming and Transport, stated that while the council was committed to highway safety, the proposed measures had been assessed and were not deemed appropriate. He agreed to meet with Councillor Foote-Wood to explain the decision.

Councillor Wilkes questioned the process for checking the appropriateness of Council-owned land submitted for housing in the County Durham Plan review. Councillor Husband, Leader of the Council, clarified that the Leader and Cabinet were not directly involved in the Call for Sites process but would work with officers on site suitability. Councillor Wilkes raised specific concerns about Aykley Heads Nature Reserve, Villa Real School, and Thrislington Woods, questioning whether council decisions were being driven by officers and developers. The Chair reminded members that the County Durham Plan was still under consultation and advised against unnecessarily alarming the public.

Questions from Members

Councillor Foote-Wood raised concerns about traffic, noise, and heavy goods vehicles on Newgate in Barnard Castle, requesting a meeting with residents and council officials. Councillor McGuinness, Portfolio Holder for Rural, Farming and Transport, stated that while the council was committed to highway safety, the proposed measures had been assessed and were not deemed appropriate. He agreed to meet with Councillor Foote-Wood to explain the decision.

Councillor Wilkes questioned the process for checking the appropriateness of Council-owned land submitted for housing in the County Durham Plan review. Councillor Husband, Leader of the Council, clarified that the Leader and Cabinet were not directly involved in the Call for Sites process but would work with officers on site suitability. Councillor Wilkes raised specific concerns about Aykley Heads Nature Reserve, Villa Real School, and Thrislington Woods, questioning whether council decisions were being driven by officers and developers. The Chair reminded members that the County Durham Plan was still under consultation and advised against unnecessarily alarming the public.

Questions from Members

Councillor Foote-Wood raised concerns about traffic, noise, and heavy goods vehicles on Newgate in Barnard Castle, requesting a meeting with residents and council officials. Councillor McGuinness, Portfolio Holder for Rural, Farming and Transport, stated that while the council was committed to highway safety, the proposed measures had been assessed and were not deemed appropriate. He agreed to meet with Councillor Foote-Wood to explain the decision.

Councillor Wilkes questioned the process for checking the appropriateness of Council-owned land submitted for housing in the County Durham Plan review. Councillor Husband, Leader of the Council, clarified that the Leader and Cabinet were not directly involved in the Call for Sites process but would work with officers on site suitability. Councillor Wilkes raised specific concerns about Aykley Heads Nature Reserve, Villa Real School, and Thrislington Woods, questioning whether council decisions were being driven by officers and developers. The Chair reminded members that the County Durham Plan was still under consultation and advised against unnecessarily alarming the public.

Questions from Members

Councillor Foote-Wood raised concerns about traffic, noise, and heavy goods vehicles on Newgate in Barnard Castle, requesting a meeting with residents and council officials. Councillor McGuinness, Portfolio Holder for Rural, Farming and Transport, stated that while the council was committed to highway safety, the proposed measures had been assessed and were not deemed appropriate. He agreed to meet with Councillor Foote-Wood to explain the decision.

Councillor Wilkes questioned the process for checking the appropriateness of Council-owned land submitted for housing in the County Durham Plan review. Councillor Husband, Leader of the Council, clarified that the Leader and Cabinet were not directly involved in the Call for Sites process but would work with officers on site suitability. Councillor Wilkes raised specific concerns about Aykley Heads Nature Reserve, Villa Real School, and Thrislington Woods, questioning whether council decisions were being driven by officers and developers. The Chair reminded members that the County Durham Plan was still under consultation and advised against unnecessarily alarming the public.

Questions from Members

Councillor Foote-Wood raised concerns about traffic, noise, and heavy goods vehicles on Newgate in Barnard Castle, requesting a meeting with residents and council officials. Councillor McGuinness, Portfolio Holder for Rural, Farming and Transport, stated that while the council was committed to highway safety, the proposed measures had been assessed and were not deemed appropriate. He agreed to meet with Councillor Foote-Wood to explain the decision.

Councillor Wilkes questioned the process for checking the appropriateness of Council-owned land submitted for housing in the County Durham Plan review. Councillor Husband, Leader of the Council, clarified that the Leader and Cabinet were not directly involved in the Call for Sites process but would work with officers on site suitability. Councillor Wilkes raised specific concerns about Aykley Heads Nature Reserve, Villa Real School, and Thrislington Woods, questioning whether council decisions were being driven by officers and developers. The Chair reminded members that the County Durham Plan was still under consultation and advised against unnecessarily alarming the public.

Questions from Members

Councillor Foote-Wood raised concerns about traffic, noise, and heavy goods vehicles on Newgate in Barnard Castle, requesting a meeting with residents and council officials. Councillor McGuinness, Portfolio Holder for Rural, Farming and Transport, stated that while the council was committed to highway safety, the proposed measures had been assessed and were not deemed appropriate. He agreed to meet with Councillor Foote-Wood to explain the decision.

Councillor Wilkes questioned the process for checking the appropriateness of Council-owned land submitted for housing in the County Durham Plan review. Councillor Husband, Leader of the Council, clarified that the Leader and Cabinet were not directly involved in the Call for Sites process but would work with officers on site suitability. Councillor Wilkes raised specific concerns about Aykley Heads Nature Reserve, Villa Real School, and Thrislington Woods, questioning whether council decisions were being driven by officers and developers. The Chair reminded members that the County Durham Plan was still under consultation and advised against unnecessarily alarming the public.

Questions from Members

Councillor Foote-Wood raised concerns about traffic, noise, and heavy goods vehicles on Newgate in Barnard Castle, requesting a meeting with residents and council officials. Councillor McGuinness, Portfolio Holder for Rural, Farming and Transport, stated that while the council was committed to highway safety, the proposed measures had been assessed and were not deemed appropriate. He agreed to meet with Councillor Foote-Wood to explain the decision.

Councillor Wilkes questioned the process for checking the appropriateness of Council-owned land submitted for housing in the County Durham Plan review. Councillor Husband, Leader of the Council, clarified that the Leader and Cabinet were not directly involved in the Call for Sites process but would work with officers on site suitability. Councillor Wilkes raised specific concerns about Aykley Heads Nature Reserve, Villa Real School, and Thrislington Woods, questioning whether council decisions were being driven by officers and developers. The Chair reminded members that the County Durham Plan was still under consultation and advised against unnecessarily alarming the public.

Questions from Members

Councillor Foote-Wood raised concerns about traffic, noise, and heavy goods vehicles on Newgate in Barnard Castle, requesting a meeting with residents and council officials. Councillor McGuinness, Portfolio Holder for Rural, Farming and Transport, stated that while the council was committed to highway safety, the proposed measures had been assessed and were not deemed appropriate. He agreed to meet with Councillor Foote-Wood to explain the decision.

Councillor Wilkes questioned the process for checking the appropriateness of Council-owned land submitted for housing in the County Durham Plan review. Councillor Husband, Leader of the Council, clarified that the Leader and Cabinet were not directly involved in the Call for Sites process but would work with officers on site suitability. Councillor Wilkes raised specific concerns about Aykley Heads Nature Reserve, Villa Real School, and Thrislington Woods, questioning whether council decisions were being driven by officers and developers. The Chair reminded members that the County Durham Plan was still under consultation and advised against unnecessarily alarming the public.

Questions from Members

Councillor Foote-Wood raised concerns about traffic, noise, and heavy goods vehicles on Newgate in Barnard Castle, requesting a meeting with residents and council officials. Councillor McGuinness, Portfolio Holder for Rural, Farming and Transport, stated that while the council was committed to highway safety, the proposed measures had been assessed and were not deemed appropriate. He agreed to meet with Councillor Foote-Wood to explain the decision.

Councillor Wilkes questioned the process for checking the appropriateness of Council-owned land submitted for housing in the County Durham Plan review. Councillor Husband, Leader of the Council, clarified that the Leader and Cabinet were not directly involved in the Call for Sites process but would work with officers on site suitability. Councillor Wilkes raised specific concerns about Aykley Heads Nature Reserve, Villa Real School, and Thrislington Woods, questioning whether council decisions were being driven by officers and developers. The Chair reminded members that the County Durham Plan was still under consultation and advised against unnecessarily alarming the public.

Questions from Members

Councillor Foote-Wood raised concerns about traffic, noise, and heavy goods vehicles on Newgate in Barnard Castle, requesting a meeting with residents and council officials. Councillor McGuinness, Portfolio Holder for Rural, Farming and Transport, stated that while the council was committed to highway safety, the proposed measures had been assessed and were not deemed appropriate. He agreed to meet with Councillor Foote-Wood to explain the decision.

Councillor Wilkes questioned the process for checking the appropriateness of Council-owned land submitted for housing in the County Durham Plan review. Councillor Husband, Leader of the Council, clarified that the Leader and Cabinet were not directly involved in the Call for Sites process but would work with officers on site suitability. Councillor Wilkes raised specific concerns about Aykley Heads Nature Reserve, Villa Real School, and Thrislington Woods, questioning whether council decisions were being driven by officers and developers. The Chair reminded members that the County Durham Plan was still under consultation and advised against unnecessarily alarming the public.

Questions from Members

Councillor Foote-Wood raised concerns about traffic, noise, and heavy goods vehicles on Newgate in Barnard Castle, requesting a meeting with residents and council officials. Councillor McGuinness, Portfolio Holder for Rural, Farming and Transport, stated that while the council was committed to highway safety, the proposed measures had been assessed and were not deemed appropriate. He agreed to meet with Councillor Foote-Wood to explain the decision.

Councillor Wilkes questioned the process for checking the appropriateness of Council-owned land submitted for housing in the County Durham Plan review. Councillor Husband, Leader of the Council, clarified that the Leader and Cabinet were not directly involved in the Call for Sites process but would work with officers on site suitability. Councillor Wilkes raised specific concerns about Aykley Heads Nature Reserve, Villa Real School, and Thrislington Woods, questioning whether council decisions were being driven by officers and developers. The Chair reminded members that the County Durham Plan was still under consultation and advised against unnecessarily alarming the public.

Questions from Members

Councillor Foote-Wood raised concerns about traffic, noise, and heavy goods vehicles on Newgate in Barnard Castle, requesting a meeting with residents and council officials. Councillor McGuinness, Portfolio Holder for Rural, Farming and Transport, stated that while the council was committed to highway safety, the proposed measures had been assessed and were not deemed appropriate. He agreed to meet with Councillor Foote-Wood to explain the decision.

Councillor Wilkes questioned the process for checking the appropriateness of Council-owned land submitted for housing in the County Durham Plan review. Councillor Husband, Leader of the Council, clarified that the Leader and Cabinet were not directly involved in the Call for Sites process but would work with officers on site suitability. Councillor Wilkes raised specific concerns about Aykley Heads Nature Reserve, Villa Real School, and Thrislington Woods, questioning whether council decisions were being driven by officers and developers. The Chair reminded members that the County Durham Plan was still under consultation and advised against unnecessarily alarming the public.

Questions from Members

Councillor Foote-Wood raised concerns about traffic, noise, and heavy goods vehicles on Newgate in Barnard Castle, requesting a meeting with residents and council officials. Councillor McGuinness, Portfolio Holder for Rural, Farming and Transport, stated that while the council was committed to highway safety, the proposed measures had been assessed and were not deemed appropriate. He agreed to meet with Councillor Foote-Wood to explain the decision.

Councillor Wilkes questioned the process for checking the appropriateness of Council-owned land submitted for housing in the County Durham Plan review. Councillor Husband, Leader of the Council, clarified that the Leader and Cabinet were not directly involved in the Call for Sites process but would work with officers on site suitability. Councillor Wilkes raised specific concerns about Aykley Heads Nature Reserve, Villa Real School, and Thrislington Woods, questioning whether council decisions were being driven by officers and developers. The Chair reminded members that the County Durham Plan was still under consultation and advised against unnecessarily alarming the public.

Questions from Members

Councillor Foote-Wood raised concerns about traffic, noise, and heavy goods vehicles on Newgate in Barnard Castle, requesting a meeting with residents and council officials. Councillor McGuinness, Portfolio Holder for Rural, Farming and Transport, stated that while the council was committed to highway safety, the proposed measures had been assessed and were not deemed appropriate. He agreed to meet with Councillor Foote-Wood to explain the decision.

Councillor Wilkes questioned the process for checking the appropriateness of Council-owned land submitted for housing in the County Durham Plan review. Councillor Husband, Leader of the Council, clarified that the Leader and Cabinet were not directly involved in the Call for Sites process but would work with officers on site suitability. Councillor Wilkes raised specific concerns about Aykley Heads Nature Reserve, Villa Real School, and Thrislington Woods, questioning whether council decisions were being driven by officers and developers. The Chair reminded members that the County Durham Plan was still under consultation and advised against unnecessarily alarming the public.

Questions from Members

Councillor Foote-Wood raised concerns about traffic, noise, and heavy goods vehicles on Newgate in Barnard Castle, requesting a meeting with residents and council officials. Councillor McGuinness, Portfolio Holder for Rural, Farming and Transport, stated that while the council was committed to highway safety, the proposed measures had been assessed and were not deemed appropriate. He agreed to meet with Councillor Foote-Wood to explain the decision.

Councillor Wilkes questioned the process for checking the appropriateness of Council-owned land submitted for housing in the County Durham Plan review. Councillor Husband, Leader of the Council, clarified that the Leader and Cabinet were not directly involved in the Call for Sites process but would work with officers on site suitability. Councillor Wilkes raised specific concerns about Aykley Heads Nature Reserve, Villa Real School, and Thrislington Woods, questioning whether council decisions were being driven by officers and developers. The Chair reminded members that the County Durham Plan was still under consultation and advised against unnecessarily alarming the public.

Questions from Members

Councillor Foote-Wood raised concerns about traffic, noise, and heavy goods vehicles on Newgate in Barnard Castle, requesting a meeting with residents and council officials. Councillor McGuinness, Portfolio Holder for Rural, Farming and Transport, stated that while the council was committed to highway safety, the proposed measures had been assessed and were not deemed appropriate. He agreed to meet with Councillor Foote-Wood to explain the decision.

Councillor Wilkes questioned the process for checking the appropriateness of Council-owned land submitted for housing in the County Durham Plan review. Councillor Husband, Leader of the Council, clarified that the Leader and Cabinet were not directly involved in the Call for Sites process but would work with officers on site suitability. Councillor Wilkes raised specific concerns about Aykley Heads Nature Reserve, Villa Real School, and Thrislington Woods, questioning whether council decisions were being driven by officers and developers. The Chair reminded members that the County Durham Plan was still under consultation and advised against unnecessarily alarming the public.

Questions from Members

Councillor Foote-Wood raised concerns about traffic, noise, and heavy goods vehicles on Newgate in Barnard Castle, requesting a meeting with residents and council officials. Councillor McGuinness, Portfolio Holder for Rural, Farming and Transport, stated that while the council was committed to highway safety, the proposed measures had been assessed and were not deemed appropriate. He agreed to meet with Councillor Foote-Wood to explain the decision.

Councillor Wilkes questioned the process for checking the appropriateness of Council-owned land submitted for housing in the County Durham Plan review. Councillor Husband, Leader of the Council, clarified that the Leader and Cabinet were not directly involved in the Call for Sites process but would work with officers on site suitability. Councillor Wilkes raised specific concerns about Aykley Heads Nature Reserve, Villa Real School, and Thrislington Woods, questioning whether council decisions were being driven by officers and developers. The Chair reminded members that the County Durham Plan was still under consultation and advised against unnecessarily alarming the public.

Questions from Members

Councillor Foote-Wood raised concerns about traffic, noise, and heavy goods vehicles on Newgate in Barnard Castle, requesting a meeting with residents and council officials. Councillor McGuinness, Portfolio Holder for Rural, Farming and Transport, stated that while the council was committed to highway safety, the proposed measures had been assessed and were not deemed appropriate. He agreed to meet with Councillor Foote-Wood to explain the decision.

Councillor Wilkes questioned the process for checking the appropriateness of Council-owned land submitted for housing in the County Durham Plan review. Councillor Husband, Leader of the Council, clarified that the Leader and Cabinet were not directly involved in the Call for Sites process but would work with officers on site suitability. Councillor Wilkes raised specific concerns about Aykley Heads Nature Reserve, Villa Real School, and Thrislington Woods, questioning whether council decisions were being driven by officers and developers. The Chair reminded members that the County Durham Plan was still under consultation and advised against unnecessarily alarming the public.

Questions from Members

Councillor Foote-Wood raised concerns about traffic, noise, and heavy goods vehicles on Newgate in Barnard Castle, requesting a meeting with residents and council officials. Councillor McGuinness, Portfolio Holder for Rural, Farming and Transport, stated that while the council was committed to highway safety, the proposed measures had been assessed and were not deemed appropriate. He agreed to meet with Councillor Foote-Wood to explain the decision.

Councillor Wilkes questioned the process for checking the appropriateness of Council-owned land submitted for housing in the County Durham Plan review. Councillor Husband, Leader of the Council, clarified that the Leader and Cabinet were not directly involved in the Call for Sites process but would work with officers on site suitability. Councillor Wilkes raised specific concerns about Aykley Heads Nature Reserve, Villa Real School, and Thrislington Woods, questioning whether council decisions were being driven by officers and developers. The Chair reminded members that the County Durham Plan was still under consultation and advised against unnecessarily alarming the public.

Questions from Members

Councillor Foote-Wood raised concerns about traffic, noise, and heavy goods vehicles on Newgate in Barnard Castle, requesting a meeting with residents and council officials. Councillor McGuinness, Portfolio Holder for Rural, Farming and Transport, stated that while the council was committed to highway safety, the proposed measures had been assessed and were not deemed appropriate. He agreed to meet with Councillor Foote-Wood to explain the decision.

Councillor Wilkes questioned the process for checking the appropriateness of Council-owned land submitted for housing in the County Durham Plan review. Councillor Husband, Leader of the Council, clarified that the Leader and Cabinet were not directly involved in the Call for Sites process but would work with officers on site suitability. Councillor Wilkes raised specific concerns about Aykley Heads Nature Reserve, Villa Real School, and Thrislington Woods, questioning whether council decisions were being driven by officers and developers. The Chair reminded members that the County Durham Plan was still under consultation and advised against unnecessarily alarming the public.

Questions from Members

Councillor Foote-Wood raised concerns about traffic, noise, and heavy goods vehicles on Newgate in Barnard Castle, requesting a meeting with residents and council officials. Councillor McGuinness, Portfolio Holder for Rural, Farming and Transport, stated that while the council was committed to highway safety, the proposed measures had been assessed and were not deemed appropriate. He agreed to meet with Councillor Foote-Wood to explain the decision.

Councillor Wilkes questioned the process for checking the appropriateness of Council-owned land submitted for housing in the County Durham Plan review. Councillor Husband, Leader of the Council, clarified that the Leader and Cabinet were not directly involved in the Call for Sites process but would work with officers on site suitability. Councillor Wilkes raised specific concerns about Aykley Heads Nature Reserve, Villa Real School, and Thrislington Woods, questioning whether council decisions were being driven by officers and developers. The Chair reminded members that the County Durham Plan was still under consultation and advised against unnecessarily alarming the public.

Questions from Members

Councillor Foote-Wood raised concerns about traffic, noise, and heavy goods vehicles on Newgate in Barnard Castle, requesting a meeting with residents and council officials. Councillor McGuinness, Portfolio Holder for Rural, Farming and Transport, stated that while the council was committed to highway safety, the proposed measures had been assessed and were not deemed appropriate. He agreed to meet with Councillor Foote-Wood to explain the decision.

Councillor Wilkes questioned the process for checking the appropriateness of Council-owned land submitted for housing in the County Durham Plan review. Councillor Husband, Leader of the Council, clarified that the Leader and Cabinet were not directly involved in the Call for Sites process but would work with officers on site suitability. Councillor Wilkes raised specific concerns about Aykley Heads Nature Reserve, Villa Real School, and Thrislington Woods, questioning whether council decisions were being driven by officers and developers. The Chair reminded members that the County Durham Plan was still under consultation and advised against unnecessarily alarming the public.

Questions from Members

Councillor Foote-Wood raised concerns about traffic, noise, and heavy goods vehicles on Newgate in Barnard Castle, requesting a meeting with residents and council officials. Councillor McGuinness, Portfolio Holder for Rural, Farming and Transport, stated that while the council was committed to highway safety, the proposed measures had been assessed and were not deemed appropriate. He agreed to meet with Councillor Foote-Wood to explain the decision.

Councillor Wilkes questioned the process for checking the appropriateness of Council-owned land submitted for housing in the County Durham Plan review. Councillor Husband, Leader of the Council, clarified that the Leader and Cabinet were not directly involved in the Call for Sites process but would work with officers on site suitability. Councillor Wilkes raised specific concerns about Aykley Heads Nature Reserve, Villa Real School, and Thrislington Woods, questioning whether council decisions were being driven by officers and developers. The Chair reminded members that the County Durham Plan was still under consultation and advised against unnecessarily alarming the public.

Questions from Members

Councillor Foote-Wood raised concerns about traffic, noise, and heavy goods vehicles on Newgate in Barnard Castle, requesting a meeting with residents and council officials. Councillor McGuinness, Portfolio Holder for Rural, Farming and Transport, stated that while the council was committed to highway safety, the proposed measures had been assessed and were not deemed appropriate. He agreed to meet with Councillor Foote-Wood to explain the decision.

Councillor Wilkes questioned the process for checking the appropriateness of Council-owned land submitted for housing in the County Durham Plan review. Councillor Husband, Leader of the Council, clarified that the Leader and Cabinet were not directly involved in the Call for Sites process but would work with officers on site suitability. Councillor Wilkes raised specific concerns about Aykley Heads Nature Reserve, Villa Real School, and Thrislington Woods, questioning whether council decisions were being driven by officers and developers. The Chair reminded members that the County Durham Plan was still under consultation and advised against unnecessarily alarming the public.

Questions from Members

Councillor Foote-Wood raised concerns about traffic, noise, and heavy goods vehicles on Newgate in Barnard Castle, requesting a meeting with residents and council officials. Councillor McGuinness, Portfolio Holder for Rural, Farming and Transport, stated that while the council was committed to highway safety, the proposed measures had been assessed and were not deemed appropriate. He agreed to meet with Councillor Foote-Wood to explain the decision.

Councillor Wilkes questioned the process for checking the appropriateness of Council-owned land submitted for housing in the County Durham Plan review. Councillor Husband, Leader of the Council, clarified that the Leader and Cabinet were not directly involved in the Call for Sites process but would work with officers on site suitability. Councillor Wilkes raised specific concerns about Aykley Heads Nature Reserve, Villa Real School, and Thrislington Woods, questioning whether council decisions were being driven by officers and developers. The Chair reminded members that the County Durham Plan was still under consultation and advised against unnecessarily alarming the public.

Questions from Members

Councillor Foote-Wood raised concerns about traffic, noise, and heavy goods vehicles on Newgate in Barnard Castle, requesting a meeting with residents and council officials. Councillor McGuinness, Portfolio Holder for Rural, Farming and Transport, stated that while the council was committed to highway safety, the proposed measures had been assessed and were not deemed appropriate. He agreed to meet with Councillor Foote-Wood to explain the decision.

Councillor Wilkes questioned the process for checking the appropriateness of Council-owned land submitted for housing in the County Durham Plan review. Councillor Husband, Leader of the Council, clarified that the Leader and Cabinet were not directly involved in the Call for Sites process but would work with officers on site suitability. Councillor Wilkes raised specific concerns about Aykley Heads Nature Reserve, Villa Real School, and Thrislington Woods, questioning whether council decisions were being driven by officers and developers. The Chair reminded members that the County Durham Plan was still under consultation and advised against unnecessarily alarming the public.

Questions from Members

Councillor Foote-Wood raised concerns about traffic, noise, and heavy goods vehicles on Newgate in Barnard Castle, requesting a meeting with residents and council officials. Councillor McGuinness, Portfolio Holder for Rural, Farming and Transport, stated that while the council was committed to highway safety, the proposed measures had been assessed and were not deemed appropriate. He agreed to meet with Councillor Foote-Wood to explain the decision.

Councillor Wilkes questioned the process for checking the appropriateness of Council-owned land submitted for housing in the County Durham Plan review. Councillor Husband, Leader of the Council, clarified that the Leader and Cabinet were not directly involved in the Call for Sites process but would work with officers on site suitability. Councillor Wilkes raised specific concerns about Aykley Heads Nature Reserve, Villa Real School, and Thrislington Woods, questioning whether council decisions were being driven by officers and developers. The Chair reminded members that the County Durham Plan was still under consultation and advised against unnecessarily alarming the public.

Questions from Members

Councillor Foote-Wood raised concerns about traffic, noise, and heavy goods vehicles on Newgate in Barnard Castle, requesting a meeting with residents and council officials. Councillor McGuinness, Portfolio Holder for Rural, Farming and Transport, stated that while the council was committed to highway safety, the proposed measures had been assessed and were not deemed appropriate. He agreed to meet with Councillor Foote-Wood to explain the decision.

Councillor Wilkes questioned the process for checking the appropriateness of Council-owned land submitted for housing in the County Durham Plan review. Councillor Husband, Leader of the Council, clarified that the Leader and Cabinet were not directly involved in the Call for Sites process but would work with officers on site suitability. Councillor Wilkes raised specific concerns about Aykley Heads Nature Reserve, Villa Real School, and Thrislington Woods, questioning whether council decisions were being driven by officers and developers. The Chair reminded members that the County Durham Plan was still under consultation and advised against unnecessarily alarming the public.

Questions from Members

Councillor Foote-Wood raised concerns about traffic, noise, and heavy goods vehicles on Newgate in Barnard Castle, requesting a meeting with residents and council officials. Councillor McGuinness, Portfolio Holder for Rural, Farming and Transport, stated that while the council was committed to highway safety, the proposed measures had been assessed and were not deemed appropriate. He agreed to meet with Councillor Foote-Wood to explain the decision.

Councillor Wilkes questioned the process for checking the appropriateness of Council-owned land submitted for housing in the County Durham Plan review. Councillor Husband, Leader of the Council, clarified that the Leader and Cabinet were not directly involved in the Call for Sites process but would work with officers on site suitability. Councillor Wilkes raised specific concerns about Aykley Heads Nature Reserve, Villa Real School, and Thrislington Woods, questioning whether council decisions were being driven by officers and developers. The Chair reminded members that the County Durham Plan was still under consultation and advised against unnecessarily alarming the public.

Questions from Members

Councillor Foote-Wood raised concerns about traffic, noise, and heavy goods vehicles on Newgate in Barnard Castle, requesting a meeting with residents and council officials. Councillor McGuinness, Portfolio Holder for Rural, Farming and Transport, stated that while the council was committed to highway safety, the proposed measures had been assessed and were not deemed appropriate. He agreed to meet with Councillor Foote-Wood to explain the decision.

Councillor Wilkes questioned the process for checking the appropriateness of Council-owned land submitted for housing in the County Durham Plan review. Councillor Husband, Leader of the Council, clarified that the Leader and Cabinet were not directly involved in the Call for Sites process but would work with officers on site suitability. Councillor Wilkes raised specific concerns about Aykley Heads Nature Reserve, Villa Real School, and Thrislington Woods, questioning whether council decisions were being driven by officers and developers. The Chair reminded members that the County Durham Plan was still under consultation and advised against unnecessarily alarming the public.

Questions from Members

Councillor Foote-Wood raised concerns about traffic, noise, and heavy goods vehicles on Newgate in Barnard Castle, requesting a meeting with residents and council officials. Councillor McGuinness, Portfolio Holder for Rural, Farming and Transport, stated that while the council was committed to highway safety, the proposed measures had been assessed and were not deemed appropriate. He agreed to meet with Councillor Foote-Wood to explain the decision.

Councillor Wilkes questioned the process for checking the appropriateness of Council-owned land submitted for housing in the County Durham Plan review. Councillor Husband, Leader of the Council, clarified that the Leader and Cabinet were not directly involved in the Call for Sites process but would work with officers on site suitability. Councillor Wilkes raised specific concerns about Aykley Heads Nature Reserve, Villa Real School, and Thrislington Woods, questioning whether council decisions were being driven by officers and developers. The Chair reminded members that the County Durham Plan was still under consultation and advised against unnecessarily alarming the public.

Questions from Members

Councillor Foote-Wood raised concerns about traffic, noise, and heavy goods vehicles on Newgate in Barnard Castle, requesting a meeting with residents and council officials. Councillor McGuinness, Portfolio Holder for Rural, Farming and Transport, stated that while the council was committed to highway safety, the proposed measures had been assessed and were not deemed appropriate. He agreed to meet with Councillor Foote-Wood to explain the decision.

Councillor Wilkes questioned the process for checking the appropriateness of Council-owned land submitted for housing in the County Durham Plan review. Councillor Husband, Leader of the Council, clarified that the Leader and Cabinet were not directly involved in the Call for Sites process but would work with officers on site suitability. Councillor Wilkes raised specific concerns about Aykley Heads Nature Reserve, Villa Real School, and Thrislington Woods, questioning whether council decisions were being driven by officers and developers. The Chair reminded members that the County Durham Plan was still under consultation and advised against unnecessarily alarming the public.

Questions from Members

Councillor Foote-Wood raised concerns about traffic, noise, and heavy goods vehicles on Newgate in Barnard Castle, requesting a meeting with residents and council officials. Councillor McGuinness, Portfolio Holder for Rural, Farming and Transport, stated that while the council was committed to highway safety, the proposed measures had been assessed and were not deemed appropriate. He agreed to meet with Councillor Foote-Wood to explain the decision.

Councillor Wilkes questioned the process for checking the appropriateness of Council-owned land submitted for housing in the County Durham Plan review. Councillor Husband, Leader of the Council, clarified that the Leader and Cabinet were not directly involved in the Call for Sites process but would work with officers on site suitability. Councillor Wilkes raised specific concerns about Aykley Heads Nature Reserve, Villa Real School, and Thrislington Woods, questioning whether council decisions were being driven by officers and developers. The Chair reminded members that the County Durham Plan was still under consultation and advised against unnecessarily alarming the public.

Questions from Members

Councillor Foote-Wood raised concerns about traffic, noise, and heavy goods vehicles on Newgate in Barnard Castle, requesting a meeting with residents and council officials. Councillor McGuinness, Portfolio Holder for Rural, Farming and Transport, stated that while the council was committed to highway safety, the proposed measures had been assessed and were not deemed appropriate. He agreed to meet with Councillor Foote-Wood to explain the decision.

Councillor Wilkes questioned the process for checking the appropriateness of Council-owned land submitted for housing in the County Durham Plan review. Councillor Husband, Leader of the Council, clarified that the Leader and Cabinet were not directly involved in the Call for Sites process but would work with officers on site suitability. Councillor Wilkes raised specific concerns about Aykley Heads Nature Reserve, Villa Real School, and Thrislington Woods, questioning whether council decisions were being driven by officers and developers. The Chair reminded members that the County Durham Plan was still under consultation and advised against unnecessarily alarming the public.

Questions from Members

Councillor Foote-Wood raised concerns about traffic, noise, and heavy goods vehicles on Newgate in Barnard Castle, requesting a meeting with residents and council officials. Councillor McGuinness, Portfolio Holder for Rural, Farming and Transport, stated that while the council was committed to highway safety, the proposed measures had been assessed and were not deemed appropriate. He agreed to meet with Councillor Foote-Wood to explain the decision.

Councillor Wilkes questioned the process for checking the appropriateness of Council-owned land submitted for housing in the County Durham Plan review. Councillor Husband, Leader of the Council, clarified that the Leader and Cabinet were not directly involved in the Call for Sites process but would work with officers on site suitability. Councillor Wilkes raised specific concerns about Aykley Heads Nature Reserve, Villa Real School, and Thrislington Woods, questioning whether council decisions were being driven by officers and developers. The Chair reminded members that the County Durham Plan was still under consultation and advised against unnecessarily alarming the public.

Questions from Members

Councillor Foote-Wood raised concerns about traffic, noise, and heavy goods vehicles on Newgate in Barnard Castle, requesting a meeting with residents and council officials. Councillor McGuinness, Portfolio Holder for Rural, Farming and Transport, stated that while the council was committed to highway safety, the proposed measures had been assessed and were not deemed appropriate. He agreed to meet with Councillor Foote-Wood to explain the decision.

Councillor Wilkes questioned the process for checking the appropriateness of Council-owned land submitted for housing in the County Durham Plan review. Councillor Husband, Leader of the Council, clarified that the Leader and Cabinet were not directly involved in the Call for Sites process but would work with officers on site suitability. Councillor Wilkes raised specific concerns about Aykley Heads Nature Reserve, Villa Real School, and Thrislington Woods, questioning whether council decisions were being driven by officers and developers. The Chair reminded members that the County Durham Plan was still under consultation and advised against unnecessarily alarming the public.

Questions from Members

Councillor Foote-Wood raised concerns about traffic, noise, and heavy goods vehicles on Newgate in Barnard Castle, requesting a meeting with residents and council officials. Councillor McGuinness, Portfolio Holder for Rural, Farming and Transport, stated that while the council was committed to highway safety, the proposed measures had been assessed and were not deemed appropriate. He agreed to meet with Councillor Foote-Wood to explain the decision.

Councillor Wilkes questioned the process for checking the appropriateness of Council-owned land submitted for housing in the County Durham Plan review. Councillor Husband, Leader of the Council, clarified that the Leader and Cabinet were not directly involved in the Call for Sites process but would work with officers on site suitability. Councillor Wilkes raised specific concerns about Aykley Heads Nature Reserve, Villa Real School, and Thrislington Woods, questioning whether council decisions were being driven by officers and developers. The Chair reminded members that the County Durham Plan was still under consultation and advised against unnecessarily alarming the public.

Questions from Members

Councillor Foote-Wood raised concerns about traffic, noise, and heavy goods vehicles on Newgate in Barnard Castle, requesting a meeting with residents and council officials. Councillor McGuinness, Portfolio Holder for Rural, Farming and Transport, stated that while the council was committed to highway safety, the proposed measures had been assessed and were not deemed appropriate. He agreed to meet with Councillor Foote-Wood to explain the decision.

Councillor Wilkes questioned the process for checking the appropriateness of Council-owned land submitted for housing in the County Durham Plan review. Councillor Husband, Leader of the Council, clarified that the Leader and Cabinet were not directly involved in the Call for Sites process but would work with officers on site suitability. Councillor Wilkes raised specific concerns about Aykley Heads Nature Reserve, Villa Real School, and Thrislington Woods, questioning whether council decisions were being driven by officers and developers. The Chair reminded members that the County Durham Plan was still under consultation and advised against unnecessarily alarming the public.

Questions from Members

Councillor Foote-Wood raised concerns about traffic, noise, and heavy goods vehicles on Newgate in Barnard Castle, requesting a meeting with residents and council officials. Councillor McGuinness, Portfolio Holder for Rural, Farming and Transport, stated that while the council was committed to highway safety, the proposed measures had been assessed and were not deemed appropriate. He agreed to meet with Councillor Foote-Wood to explain the decision.

Councillor Wilkes questioned the process for checking the appropriateness of Council-owned land submitted for housing in the County Durham Plan review. Councillor Husband, Leader of the Council, clarified that the Leader and Cabinet were not directly involved in the Call for Sites process but would work with officers on site suitability. Councillor Wilkes raised specific concerns about Aykley Heads Nature Reserve, Villa Real School, and Thrislington Woods, questioning whether council decisions were being driven by officers and developers. The Chair reminded members that the County Durham Plan was still under consultation and advised against unnecessarily alarming the public.

Questions from Members

Councillor Foote-Wood raised concerns about traffic, noise, and heavy goods vehicles on Newgate in Barnard Castle, requesting a meeting with residents and council officials. Councillor McGuinness, Portfolio Holder for Rural, Farming and Transport, stated that while the council was committed to highway safety, the proposed measures had been assessed and were not deemed appropriate. He agreed to meet with Councillor Foote-Wood to explain the decision.

Councillor Wilkes questioned the process for checking the appropriateness of Council-owned land submitted for housing in the County Durham Plan review. Councillor Husband, Leader of the Council, clarified that the Leader and Cabinet were not directly involved in the Call for Sites process but would work with officers on site suitability. Councillor Wilkes raised specific concerns about Aykley Heads Nature Reserve, Villa Real School, and Thrislington Woods, questioning whether council decisions were being driven by officers and developers. The Chair reminded members that the County Durham Plan was still under consultation and advised against unnecessarily alarming the public.

Questions from Members

Councillor Foote-Wood raised concerns about traffic, noise, and heavy goods vehicles on Newgate in Barnard Castle, requesting a meeting with residents and council officials. Councillor McGuinness, Portfolio Holder for Rural, Farming and Transport, stated that while the council was committed to highway safety, the proposed measures had been assessed and were not deemed appropriate. He agreed to meet with Councillor Foote-Wood to explain the decision.

Councillor Wilkes questioned the process for checking the appropriateness of Council-owned land submitted for housing in the County Durham Plan review. Councillor Husband, Leader of the Council, clarified that the Leader and Cabinet were not directly involved in the Call for Sites process but would work with officers on site suitability. Councillor Wilkes raised specific concerns about Aykley Heads Nature Reserve, Villa Real School, and Thrislington Woods, questioning whether council decisions were being driven by officers and developers. The Chair reminded members that the County Durham Plan was still under consultation and advised against unnecessarily alarming the public.

Questions from Members

Councillor Foote-Wood raised concerns about traffic, noise, and heavy goods vehicles on Newgate in Barnard Castle, requesting a meeting with residents and council officials. Councillor McGuinness, Portfolio Holder for Rural, Farming and Transport, stated that while the council was committed to highway safety, the proposed measures had been assessed and were not deemed appropriate. He agreed to meet with Councillor Foote-Wood to explain the decision.

Councillor Wilkes questioned the process for checking the appropriateness of Council-owned land submitted for housing in the County Durham Plan review. Councillor Husband, Leader of the Council, clarified that the Leader and Cabinet were not directly involved in the Call for Sites process but would work with officers on site suitability. Councillor Wilkes raised specific concerns about Aykley Heads Nature Reserve, Villa Real School, and Thrislington Woods, questioning whether council decisions were being driven by officers and developers. The Chair reminded members that the County Durham Plan was still under consultation and advised against unnecessarily alarming the public.

Questions from Members

Councillor Foote-Wood raised concerns about traffic, noise, and heavy goods vehicles on Newgate in Barnard Castle, requesting a meeting with residents and council officials. Councillor McGuinness, Portfolio Holder for Rural, Farming and Transport, stated that while the council was committed to highway safety, the proposed measures had been assessed and were not deemed appropriate. He agreed to meet with Councillor Foote-Wood to explain the decision.

Councillor Wilkes questioned the process for checking the appropriateness of Council-owned land submitted for housing in the County Durham Plan review. Councillor Husband, Leader of the Council, clarified that the Leader and Cabinet were not directly involved in the Call for Sites process but would work with officers on site suitability. Councillor Wilkes raised specific concerns about Aykley Heads Nature Reserve, Villa Real School, and Thrislington Woods, questioning whether council decisions were being driven by officers and developers. The Chair reminded members that the County Durham Plan was still under consultation and advised against unnecessarily alarming the public.

Questions from Members

Councillor Foote-Wood raised concerns about traffic, noise, and heavy goods vehicles on Newgate in Barnard Castle, requesting a meeting with residents and council officials. Councillor McGuinness, Portfolio Holder for Rural, Farming and Transport, stated that while the council was committed to highway safety, the proposed measures had been assessed and were not deemed appropriate. He agreed to meet with Councillor Foote-Wood to explain the decision.

Councillor Wilkes questioned the process for checking the appropriateness of Council-owned land submitted for housing in the County Durham Plan review. Councillor Husband, Leader of the Council, clarified that the Leader and Cabinet were not directly involved in the Call for Sites process but would work with officers on site suitability. Councillor Wilkes raised specific concerns about Aykley Heads Nature Reserve, Villa Real School, and Thrislington Woods, questioning whether council decisions were being driven by officers and developers. The Chair reminded members that the County Durham Plan was still under consultation and advised against unnecessarily alarming the public.

Questions from Members

Councillor Foote-Wood raised concerns about traffic, noise, and heavy goods vehicles on Newgate in Barnard Castle, requesting a meeting with residents and council officials. Councillor McGuinness, Portfolio Holder for Rural, Farming and Transport, stated that while the council was committed to highway safety, the proposed measures had been assessed and were not deemed appropriate. He agreed to meet with Councillor Foote-Wood to explain the decision.

Councillor Wilkes questioned the process for checking the appropriateness of Council-owned land submitted for housing in the County Durham Plan review. Councillor Husband, Leader of the Council, clarified that the Leader and Cabinet were not directly involved in the Call for Sites process but would work with officers on site suitability. Councillor Wilkes raised specific concerns about Aykley Heads Nature Reserve, Villa Real School, and Thrislington Woods, questioning whether council decisions were being driven by officers and developers. The Chair reminded members that the County Durham Plan was still under consultation and advised against unnecessarily alarming the public.

Questions from Members

Councillor Foote-Wood raised concerns about traffic, noise, and heavy goods vehicles on Newgate in Barnard Castle, requesting a meeting with residents and council officials. Councillor McGuinness, Portfolio Holder for Rural, Farming and Transport, stated that while the council was committed to highway safety, the proposed measures had been assessed and were not deemed appropriate. He agreed to meet with Councillor Foote-Wood to explain the decision.

Councillor Wilkes questioned the process for checking the appropriateness of Council-owned land submitted for housing in the County Durham Plan review. Councillor Husband, Leader of the Council, clarified that the Leader and Cabinet were not directly involved in the Call for Sites process but would work with officers on site suitability. Councillor Wilkes raised specific concerns about Aykley Heads Nature Reserve, Villa Real School, and Thrislington Woods, questioning whether council decisions were being driven by officers and developers. The Chair reminded members that the County Durham Plan was still under consultation and advised against unnecessarily alarming the public.

Questions from Members

Councillor Foote-Wood raised concerns about traffic, noise, and heavy goods vehicles on Newgate in Barnard Castle, requesting a meeting with residents and council officials. Councillor McGuinness, Portfolio Holder for Rural, Farming and Transport, stated that while the council was committed to highway safety, the proposed measures had been assessed and were not deemed appropriate. He agreed to meet with Councillor Foote-Wood to explain the decision.

Councillor Wilkes questioned the process for checking the appropriateness of Council-owned land submitted for housing in the County Durham Plan review. Councillor Husband, Leader of the Council, clarified that the Leader and Cabinet were not directly involved in the Call for Sites process but would work with officers on site suitability. Councillor Wilkes raised specific concerns about Aykley Heads Nature Reserve, Villa Real School, and Thrislington Woods, questioning whether council decisions were being driven by officers and developers. The Chair reminded members that the County Durham Plan was still under consultation and advised against unnecessarily alarming the public.

Questions from Members

Councillor Foote-Wood raised concerns about traffic, noise, and heavy goods vehicles on Newgate in Barnard Castle, requesting a meeting with residents and council officials. Councillor McGuinness, Portfolio Holder for Rural, Farming and Transport, stated that while the council was committed to highway safety, the proposed measures had been assessed and were not deemed appropriate. He agreed to meet with Councillor Foote-Wood to explain the decision.

Councillor Wilkes questioned the process for checking the appropriateness of Council-owned land submitted for housing in the County Durham Plan review. Councillor Husband, Leader of the Council, clarified that the Leader and Cabinet were not directly involved in the Call for Sites process but would work with officers on site suitability. Councillor Wilkes raised specific concerns about Aykley Heads Nature Reserve, Villa Real School, and Thrislington Woods, questioning whether council decisions were being driven by officers and developers. The Chair reminded members that the County Durham Plan was still under consultation and advised against unnecessarily alarming the public.

Questions from Members

Councillor Foote-Wood raised concerns about traffic, noise, and heavy goods vehicles on Newgate in Barnard Castle, requesting a meeting with residents and council officials. Councillor McGuinness, Portfolio Holder for Rural, Farming and Transport, stated that while the council was committed to highway safety, the proposed measures had been assessed and were not deemed appropriate. He agreed to meet with Councillor Foote-Wood to explain the decision.

Councillor Wilkes questioned the process for checking the appropriateness of Council-owned land submitted for housing in the County Durham Plan review. Councillor Husband, Leader of the Council, clarified that the Leader and Cabinet were not directly involved in the Call for Sites process but would work with officers on site suitability. Councillor Wilkes raised specific concerns about Aykley Heads Nature Reserve, Villa Real School, and Thrislington Woods, questioning whether council decisions were being driven by officers and developers. The Chair reminded members that the County Durham Plan was still under consultation and advised against unnecessarily alarming the public.

Questions from Members

Councillor Foote-Wood raised concerns about traffic, noise, and heavy goods vehicles on Newgate in Barnard Castle, requesting a meeting with residents and council officials. Councillor McGuinness, Portfolio Holder for Rural, Farming and Transport, stated that while the council was committed to highway safety, the proposed measures had been assessed and were not deemed appropriate. He agreed to meet with Councillor Foote-Wood to explain the decision.

Councillor Wilkes questioned the process for checking the appropriateness of Council-owned land submitted for housing in the County Durham Plan review. Councillor Husband, Leader of the Council, clarified that the Leader and Cabinet were not directly involved in the Call for Sites process but would work with officers on site suitability. Councillor Wilkes raised specific concerns about Aykley Heads Nature Reserve, Villa Real School, and Thrislington Woods, questioning whether council decisions were being driven by officers and developers. The Chair reminded members that the County Durham Plan was still under consultation and advised against unnecessarily alarming the public.

Questions from Members

Councillor Foote-Wood raised concerns about traffic, noise, and heavy goods vehicles on Newgate in Barnard Castle, requesting a meeting with residents and council officials. Councillor McGuinness, Portfolio Holder for Rural, Farming and Transport, stated that while the council was committed to highway safety, the proposed measures had been assessed and were not deemed appropriate. He agreed to meet with Councillor Foote-Wood to explain the decision.

Councillor Wilkes questioned the process for checking the appropriateness of Council-owned land submitted for housing in the County Durham Plan review. Councillor Husband, Leader of the Council, clarified that the Leader and Cabinet were not directly involved in the Call for Sites process but would work with officers on site suitability. Councillor Wilkes raised specific concerns about Aykley Heads Nature Reserve, Villa Real School, and Thrislington Woods, questioning whether council decisions were being driven by officers and developers. The Chair reminded members that the County Durham Plan was still under consultation and advised against unnecessarily alarming the public.

Questions from Members

Councillor Foote-Wood raised concerns about traffic, noise, and heavy goods vehicles on Newgate in Barnard Castle, requesting a meeting with residents and council officials. Councillor McGuinness, Portfolio Holder for Rural, Farming and Transport, stated that while the council was committed to highway safety, the proposed measures had been assessed and were not deemed appropriate. He agreed to meet with Councillor Foote-Wood to explain the decision.

Councillor Wilkes questioned the process for checking the appropriateness of Council-owned land submitted for housing in the County Durham Plan review. Councillor Husband, Leader of the Council, clarified that the Leader and Cabinet were not directly involved in the Call for Sites process but would work with officers on site suitability. Councillor Wilkes raised specific concerns about Aykley Heads Nature Reserve, Villa Real School, and Thrislington Woods, questioning whether council decisions were being driven by officers and developers. The Chair reminded members that the County Durham Plan was still under consultation and advised against unnecessarily alarming the public.

Questions from Members

Councillor Foote-Wood raised concerns about traffic, noise, and heavy goods vehicles on Newgate in Barnard Castle, requesting a meeting with residents and council officials. Councillor McGuinness, Portfolio Holder for Rural, Farming and Transport, stated that while the council was committed to highway safety, the proposed measures had been assessed and were not deemed appropriate. He agreed to meet with Councillor Foote-Wood to explain the decision.

Councillor Wilkes questioned the process for checking the appropriateness of Council-owned land submitted for housing in the County Durham Plan review. Councillor Husband, Leader of the Council, clarified that the Leader and Cabinet were not directly involved in the Call for Sites process but would work with officers on site suitability. Councillor Wilkes raised specific concerns about Aykley Heads Nature Reserve, Villa Real School, and Thrislington Woods, questioning whether council decisions were being driven by officers and developers. The Chair reminded members that the County Durham Plan was still under consultation and advised against unnecessarily alarming the public.

Questions from Members

Councillor Foote-Wood raised concerns about traffic, noise, and heavy goods vehicles on Newgate in Barnard Castle, requesting a meeting with residents and council officials. Councillor McGuinness, Portfolio Holder for Rural, Farming and Transport, stated that while the council was committed to highway safety, the proposed measures had been assessed and were not deemed appropriate. He agreed to meet with Councillor Foote-Wood to explain the decision.

Councillor Wilkes questioned the process for checking the appropriateness of Council-owned land submitted for housing in the County Durham Plan review. Councillor Husband, Leader of the Council, clarified that the Leader and Cabinet were not directly involved in the Call for Sites process but would work with officers on site suitability. Councillor Wilkes raised specific concerns about Aykley Heads Nature Reserve, Villa Real School, and Thrislington Woods, questioning whether council decisions were being driven by officers and developers. The Chair reminded members that the County Durham Plan was still under consultation and advised against unnecessarily alarming the public.

Questions from Members

Councillor Foote-Wood raised concerns about traffic, noise, and heavy goods vehicles on Newgate in Barnard Castle, requesting a meeting with residents and council officials. Councillor McGuinness, Portfolio Holder for Rural, Farming and Transport, stated that while the council was committed to highway safety, the proposed measures had been assessed and were not deemed appropriate. He agreed to meet with Councillor Foote-Wood to explain the decision.

Councillor Wilkes questioned the process for checking the appropriateness of Council-owned land submitted for housing in the County Durham Plan review. Councillor Husband, Leader of the Council, clarified that the Leader and Cabinet were not directly involved in the Call for Sites process but would work with officers on site suitability. Councillor Wilkes raised specific concerns about Aykley Heads Nature Reserve, Villa Real School, and Thrislington Woods, questioning whether council decisions were being driven by officers and developers. The Chair reminded members that the County Durham Plan was still under consultation and advised against unnecessarily alarming the public.

Questions from Members

Councillor Foote-Wood raised concerns about traffic, noise, and heavy goods vehicles on Newgate in Barnard Castle, requesting a meeting with residents and council officials. Councillor McGuinness, Portfolio Holder for Rural, Farming and Transport, stated that while the council was committed to highway safety, the proposed measures had been assessed and were not deemed appropriate. He agreed to meet with Councillor Foote-Wood to explain the decision.

Councillor Wilkes questioned the process for checking the appropriateness of Council-owned land submitted for housing in the County Durham Plan review. Councillor Husband, Leader of the Council, clarified that the Leader and Cabinet were not directly involved in the Call for Sites process but would work with officers on site suitability. Councillor Wilkes raised specific concerns about Aykley Heads Nature Reserve, Villa Real School, and Thrislington Woods, questioning whether council decisions were being driven by officers and developers. The Chair reminded members that the County Durham Plan was still under consultation and advised against unnecessarily alarming the public.

Questions from Members

Councillor Foote-Wood raised concerns about traffic, noise, and heavy goods vehicles on Newgate in Barnard Castle, requesting a meeting with residents and council officials. Councillor McGuinness, Portfolio Holder for Rural, Farming and Transport, stated that while the council was committed to highway safety, the proposed measures had been assessed and were not deemed appropriate. He agreed to meet with Councillor Foote-Wood to explain the decision.

Councillor Wilkes questioned the process for checking the appropriateness of Council-owned land submitted for housing in the County Durham Plan review. Councillor Husband, Leader of the Council, clarified that the Leader and Cabinet were not directly involved in the Call for Sites process but would work with officers on site suitability. Councillor Wilkes raised specific concerns about Aykley Heads Nature Reserve, Villa Real School, and Thrislington Woods, questioning whether council decisions were being driven by officers and developers. The Chair reminded members that the County Durham Plan was still under consultation and advised against unnecessarily alarming the public.

Questions from Members

Councillor Foote-Wood raised concerns about traffic, noise, and heavy goods vehicles on Newgate in Barnard Castle, requesting a meeting with residents and council officials. Councillor McGuinness, Portfolio Holder for Rural, Farming and Transport, stated that while the council was committed to highway safety, the proposed measures had been assessed and were not deemed appropriate. He agreed to meet with Councillor Foote-Wood to explain the decision.

Councillor Wilkes questioned the process for checking the appropriateness of Council-owned land submitted for housing in the County Durham Plan review. Councillor Husband, Leader of the Council, clarified that the Leader and Cabinet were not directly involved in the Call for Sites process but would work with officers on site suitability. Councillor Wilkes raised specific concerns about Aykley Heads Nature Reserve, Villa Real School, and Thrislington Woods, questioning whether council decisions were being driven by officers and developers. The Chair reminded members that the County Durham Plan was still under consultation and advised against unnecessarily alarming the public.

Questions from Members

Councillor Foote-Wood raised concerns about traffic, noise, and heavy goods vehicles on Newgate in Barnard Castle, requesting a meeting with residents and council officials. Councillor McGuinness, Portfolio Holder for Rural, Farming and Transport, stated that while the council was committed to highway safety, the proposed measures had been assessed and were not deemed appropriate. He agreed to meet with Councillor Foote-Wood to explain the decision.

Councillor Wilkes questioned the process for checking the appropriateness of Council-owned land submitted for housing in the County Durham Plan review. Councillor Husband, Leader of the Council, clarified that the Leader and Cabinet were not directly involved in the Call for Sites process but would work with officers on site suitability. Councillor Wilkes raised specific concerns about Aykley Heads Nature Reserve, Villa Real School, and Thrislington Woods, questioning whether council decisions were being driven by officers and developers. The Chair reminded members that the County Durham Plan was still under consultation and advised against unnecessarily alarming the public.

Questions from Members

Councillor Foote-Wood raised concerns about traffic, noise, and heavy goods vehicles on Newgate in Barnard Castle, requesting a meeting with residents and council officials. Councillor McGuinness, Portfolio Holder for Rural, Farming and Transport, stated that while the council was committed to highway safety, the proposed measures had been assessed and were not deemed appropriate. He agreed to meet with Councillor Foote-Wood to explain the decision.

Councillor Wilkes questioned the process for checking the appropriateness of Council-owned land submitted for housing in the County Durham Plan review. Councillor Husband, Leader of the Council, clarified that the Leader and Cabinet were not directly involved in the Call for Sites process but would work with officers on site suitability. Councillor Wilkes raised specific concerns about Aykley Heads Nature Reserve, Villa Real School, and Thrislington Woods, questioning whether council decisions were being driven by officers and developers. The Chair reminded members that the County Durham Plan was still under consultation and advised against unnecessarily alarming the public.

Questions from Members

Councillor Foote-Wood raised concerns about traffic, noise, and heavy goods vehicles on Newgate in Barnard Castle, requesting a meeting with residents and council officials. Councillor McGuinness, Portfolio Holder for Rural, Farming and Transport, stated that while the council was committed to highway safety, the proposed measures had been assessed and were not deemed appropriate. He agreed to meet with Councillor Foote-Wood to explain the decision.

Councillor Wilkes questioned the process for checking the appropriateness of Council-owned land submitted for housing in the County Durham Plan review. Councillor Husband, Leader of the Council, clarified that the Leader and Cabinet were not directly involved in the Call for Sites process but would work with officers on site suitability. Councillor Wilkes raised specific concerns about Aykley Heads Nature Reserve, Villa Real School, and Thrislington Woods, questioning whether council decisions were being driven by officers and developers. The Chair reminded members that the County Durham Plan was still under consultation and advised against unnecessarily alarming the public.

Questions from Members

Councillor Foote-Wood raised concerns about traffic, noise, and heavy goods vehicles on Newgate in Barnard Castle, requesting a meeting with residents and council officials. Councillor McGuinness, Portfolio Holder for Rural, Farming and Transport, stated that while the council was committed to highway safety, the proposed measures had been assessed and were not deemed appropriate. He agreed to meet with Councillor Foote-Wood to explain the decision.

Councillor Wilkes questioned the process for checking the appropriateness of Council-owned land submitted for housing in the County Durham Plan review. Councillor Husband, Leader of the Council, clarified that the Leader and Cabinet were not directly involved in the Call for Sites process but would work with officers on site suitability. Councillor Wilkes raised specific concerns about Aykley Heads Nature Reserve, Villa Real School, and Thrislington Woods, questioning whether council decisions were being driven by officers and developers. The Chair reminded members that the County Durham Plan was still under consultation and advised against unnecessarily alarming the public.

Questions from Members

Councillor Foote-Wood raised concerns about traffic, noise, and heavy goods vehicles on Newgate in Barnard Castle, requesting a meeting with residents and council officials. Councillor McGuinness, Portfolio Holder for Rural, Farming and Transport, stated that while the council was committed to highway safety, the proposed measures had been assessed and were not deemed appropriate. He agreed to meet with Councillor Foote-Wood to explain the decision.

Councillor Wilkes questioned the process for checking the appropriateness of Council-owned land submitted for housing in the County Durham Plan review. Councillor Husband, Leader of the Council, clarified that the Leader and Cabinet were not directly involved in the Call for Sites process but would work with officers on site suitability. Councillor Wilkes raised specific concerns about Aykley Heads Nature Reserve, Villa Real School, and Thrislington Woods, questioning whether council decisions were being driven by officers and developers. The Chair reminded members that the County Durham Plan was still under consultation and advised against unnecessarily alarming the public.

Questions from Members

Councillor Foote-Wood raised concerns about traffic, noise, and heavy goods vehicles on Newgate in Barnard Castle, requesting a meeting with residents and council officials. Councillor McGuinness, Portfolio Holder for Rural, Farming and Transport, stated that while the council was committed to highway safety, the proposed measures had been assessed and were not deemed appropriate. He agreed to meet with Councillor Foote-Wood to explain the decision.

Councillor Wilkes questioned the process for checking the appropriateness of Council-owned land submitted for housing in the County Durham Plan review. Councillor Husband, Leader of the Council, clarified that the Leader and Cabinet were not directly involved in the Call for Sites process but would work with officers on site suitability. Councillor Wilkes raised specific concerns about Aykley Heads Nature Reserve, Villa Real School, and Thrislington Woods, questioning whether council decisions were being driven by officers and developers. The Chair reminded members that the County Durham Plan was still under consultation and advised against unnecessarily alarming the public.

Questions from Members

Councillor Foote-Wood raised concerns about traffic, noise, and heavy goods vehicles on Newgate in Barnard Castle, requesting a meeting with residents and council officials. Councillor McGuinness, Portfolio Holder for Rural, Farming and Transport, stated that while the council was committed to highway safety, the proposed measures had been assessed and were not deemed appropriate. He agreed to meet with Councillor Foote-Wood to explain the decision.

Councillor Wilkes questioned the process for checking the appropriateness of Council-owned land submitted for housing in the County Durham Plan review. Councillor Husband, Leader of the Council, clarified that the Leader and Cabinet were not directly involved in the Call for Sites process but would work with officers on site suitability. Councillor Wilkes raised specific concerns about Aykley Heads Nature Reserve, Villa Real School, and Thrislington Woods, questioning whether council decisions were being driven by officers and developers. The Chair reminded members that the County Durham Plan was still under consultation and advised against unnecessarily alarming the public.

Questions from Members

Councillor Foote-Wood raised concerns about traffic, noise, and heavy goods vehicles on Newgate in Barnard Castle, requesting a meeting with residents and council officials. Councillor McGuinness, Portfolio Holder for Rural, Farming and Transport, stated that while the council was committed to highway safety, the proposed measures had been assessed and were not deemed appropriate. He agreed to meet with Councillor Foote-Wood to explain the decision.

Councillor Wilkes questioned the process for checking the appropriateness of Council-owned land submitted for housing in the County Durham Plan review. Councillor Husband, Leader of the Council, clarified that the Leader and Cabinet were not directly involved in the Call for Sites process but would work with officers on site suitability. Councillor Wilkes raised specific concerns about Aykley Heads Nature Reserve, Villa Real School, and Thrislington Woods, questioning whether council decisions were being driven by officers and developers. The Chair reminded members that the County Durham Plan was still under consultation and advised against unnecessarily alarming the public.

Questions from Members

Councillor Foote-Wood raised concerns about traffic, noise, and heavy goods vehicles on Newgate in Barnard Castle, requesting a meeting with residents and council officials. Councillor McGuinness, Portfolio Holder for Rural, Farming and Transport, stated that while the council was committed to highway safety, the proposed measures had been assessed and were not deemed appropriate. He agreed to meet with Councillor Foote-Wood to explain the decision.

Councillor Wilkes questioned the process for checking the appropriateness of Council-owned land submitted for housing in the County Durham Plan review. Councillor Husband, Leader of the Council, clarified that the Leader and Cabinet were not directly involved in the Call for Sites process but would work with officers on site suitability. Councillor Wilkes raised specific concerns about Aykley Heads Nature Reserve, Villa Real School, and Thrislington Woods, questioning whether council decisions were being driven by officers and developers. The Chair reminded members that the County Durham Plan was still under consultation and advised against unnecessarily alarming the public.

Questions from Members

Councillor Foote-Wood raised concerns about traffic, noise, and heavy goods vehicles on Newgate in Barnard Castle, requesting a meeting with residents and council officials. Councillor McGuinness, Portfolio Holder for Rural, Farming and Transport, stated that while the council was committed to highway safety, the proposed measures had been assessed and were not deemed appropriate. He agreed to meet with Councillor Foote-Wood to explain the decision.

Councillor Wilkes questioned the process for checking the appropriateness of Council-owned land submitted for housing in the County Durham Plan review. Councillor Husband, Leader of the Council, clarified that the Leader and Cabinet were not directly involved in the Call for Sites process but would work with officers on site suitability. Councillor Wilkes raised specific concerns about Aykley Heads Nature Reserve, Villa Real School, and Thrislington Woods, questioning whether council decisions were being driven by officers and developers. The Chair reminded members that the County Durham Plan was still under consultation and advised against unnecessarily alarming the public.

Questions from Members

Councillor Foote-Wood raised concerns about traffic, noise, and heavy goods vehicles on Newgate in Barnard Castle, requesting a meeting with residents and council officials. Councillor McGuinness, Portfolio Holder for Rural, Farming and Transport, stated that while the council was committed to highway safety, the proposed measures had been assessed and were not deemed appropriate. He agreed to meet with Councillor Foote-Wood to explain the decision.

Councillor Wilkes questioned the process for checking the appropriateness of Council-owned land submitted for housing in the County Durham Plan review. Councillor Husband, Leader of the Council, clarified that the Leader and Cabinet were not directly involved in the Call for Sites process but would work with officers on site suitability. Councillor Wilkes raised specific concerns about Aykley Heads Nature Reserve, Villa Real School, and Thrislington Woods, questioning whether council decisions were being driven by officers and developers. The Chair reminded members that the County Durham Plan was still under consultation and advised against unnecessarily alarming the public.

Questions from Members

Councillor Foote-Wood raised concerns about traffic, noise, and heavy goods vehicles on Newgate in Barnard Castle, requesting a meeting with residents and council officials. Councillor McGuinness, Portfolio Holder for Rural, Farming and Transport, stated that while the council was committed to highway safety, the proposed measures had been assessed and were not deemed appropriate. He agreed to meet with Councillor Foote-Wood to explain the decision.

Councillor Wilkes questioned the process for checking the appropriateness of Council-owned land submitted for housing in the County Durham Plan review. Councillor Husband, Leader of the Council, clarified that the Leader and Cabinet were not directly involved in the Call for Sites process but would work with officers on site suitability. Councillor Wilkes raised specific concerns about Aykley Heads Nature Reserve, Villa Real School, and Thrislington Woods, questioning whether council decisions were being driven by officers and developers. The Chair reminded members that the County Durham Plan was still under consultation and advised against unnecessarily alarming the public.

Questions from Members

Councillor Foote-Wood raised concerns about traffic, noise, and heavy goods vehicles on Newgate in Barnard Castle, requesting a meeting with residents and council officials. Councillor McGuinness, Portfolio Holder for Rural, Farming and Transport, stated that while the council was committed to highway safety, the proposed measures had been assessed and were not deemed appropriate. He agreed to meet with Councillor Foote-Wood to explain the decision.

Councillor Wilkes questioned the process for checking the appropriateness of Council-owned land submitted for housing in the County Durham Plan review. Councillor Husband, Leader of the Council, clarified that the Leader and Cabinet were not directly involved in the Call for Sites process but would work with officers on site suitability. Councillor Wilkes raised specific concerns about Aykley Heads Nature Reserve, Villa Real School, and Thrislington Woods, questioning whether council decisions were being driven by officers and developers. The Chair reminded members that the County Durham Plan was still under consultation and advised against unnecessarily alarming the public.

Questions from Members

Councillor Foote-Wood raised concerns about traffic, noise, and heavy goods vehicles on Newgate in Barnard Castle, requesting a meeting with residents and council officials. Councillor McGuinness, Portfolio Holder for Rural, Farming and Transport, stated that while the council was committed to highway safety, the proposed measures had been assessed and were not deemed appropriate. He agreed to meet with Councillor Foote-Wood to explain the decision.

Councillor Wilkes questioned the process for checking the appropriateness of Council-owned land submitted for housing in the County Durham Plan review. Councillor Husband, Leader of the Council, clarified that the Leader and Cabinet were not directly involved in the Call for Sites process but would work with officers on site suitability. Councillor Wilkes raised specific concerns about Aykley Heads Nature Reserve, Villa Real School, and Thrislington Woods, questioning whether council decisions were being driven by officers and developers. The Chair reminded members that the County Durham Plan was still under consultation and advised against unnecessarily alarming the public.

Questions from Members

Councillor Foote-Wood raised concerns about traffic, noise, and heavy goods vehicles on Newgate in Barnard Castle, requesting a meeting with residents and council officials. Councillor McGuinness, Portfolio Holder for Rural, Farming and Transport, stated that while the council was committed to highway safety, the proposed measures had been assessed and were not deemed appropriate. He agreed to meet with Councillor Foote-Wood to explain the decision.

Councillor Wilkes questioned the process for checking the appropriateness of Council-owned land submitted for housing in the County Durham Plan review. Councillor Husband, Leader of the Council, clarified that the Leader and Cabinet were not directly involved in the Call for Sites process but would work with officers on site suitability. Councillor Wilkes raised specific concerns about Aykley Heads Nature Reserve, Villa Real School, and Thrislington Woods, questioning whether council decisions were being driven by officers and developers. The Chair reminded members that the County Durham Plan was still under consultation and advised against unnecessarily alarming the public.

Questions from Members

Councillor Foote-Wood raised concerns about traffic, noise, and heavy goods vehicles on Newgate in Barnard Castle, requesting a meeting with residents and council officials. Councillor McGuinness, Portfolio Holder for Rural, Farming and Transport, stated that while the council was committed to highway safety, the proposed measures had been assessed and were not deemed appropriate. He agreed to meet with Councillor Foote-Wood to explain the decision.

Councillor Wilkes questioned the process for checking the appropriateness of Council-owned land submitted for housing in the County Durham Plan review. Councillor Husband, Leader of the Council, clarified that the Leader and Cabinet were not directly involved in the Call for Sites process but would work with officers on site suitability. Councillor Wilkes raised specific concerns about Aykley Heads Nature Reserve, Villa Real School, and Thrislington Woods, questioning whether council decisions were being driven by officers and developers. The Chair reminded members that the County Durham Plan was still under consultation and advised against unnecessarily alarming the public.

Questions from Members

Councillor Foote-Wood raised concerns about traffic, noise, and heavy goods vehicles on Newgate in Barnard Castle, requesting a meeting with residents and council officials. Councillor McGuinness, Portfolio Holder for Rural, Farming and Transport, stated that while the council was committed to highway safety, the proposed measures had been assessed and were not deemed appropriate. He agreed to meet with Councillor Foote-Wood to explain the decision.

Councillor Wilkes questioned the process for checking the appropriateness of Council-owned land submitted for housing in the County Durham Plan review. Councillor Husband, Leader of the Council, clarified that the Leader and Cabinet were not directly involved in the Call for Sites process but would work with officers on site suitability. Councillor Wilkes raised specific concerns about Aykley Heads Nature Reserve, Villa Real School, and Thrislington Woods, questioning whether council decisions were being driven by officers and developers. The Chair reminded members that the County Durham Plan was still under consultation and advised against unnecessarily alarming the public.

Questions from Members

Councillor Foote-Wood raised concerns about traffic, noise, and heavy goods vehicles on Newgate in Barnard Castle, requesting a meeting with residents and council officials. Councillor McGuinness, Portfolio Holder for Rural, Farming and Transport, stated that while the council was committed to highway safety, the proposed measures had been assessed and were not deemed appropriate. He agreed to meet with Councillor Foote-Wood to explain the decision.

Councillor Wilkes questioned the process for checking the appropriateness of Council-owned land submitted for housing in the County Durham Plan review. Councillor Husband, Leader of the Council, clarified that the Leader and Cabinet were not directly involved in the Call for Sites process but would work with officers on site suitability. Councillor Wilkes raised specific concerns about Aykley Heads Nature Reserve, Villa Real School, and Thrislington Woods, questioning whether council decisions were being driven by officers and developers. The Chair reminded members that the County Durham Plan was still under consultation and advised against unnecessarily alarming the public.

Questions from Members

Councillor Foote-Wood raised concerns about traffic, noise, and heavy goods vehicles on Newgate in Barnard Castle, requesting a meeting with residents and council officials. Councillor McGuinness, Portfolio Holder for Rural, Farming and Transport, stated that while the council was committed to highway safety, the proposed measures had been assessed and were not deemed appropriate. He agreed to meet with Councillor Foote-Wood to explain the decision.

Councillor Wilkes questioned the process for checking the appropriateness of Council-owned land submitted for housing in the County Durham Plan review. Councillor Husband, Leader of the Council, clarified that the Leader and Cabinet were not directly involved in the Call for Sites process but would work with officers on site suitability. Councillor Wilkes raised specific concerns about Aykley Heads Nature Reserve, Villa Real School, and Thrislington Woods, questioning whether council decisions were being driven by officers and developers. The Chair reminded members that the County Durham Plan was still under consultation and advised against unnecessarily alarming the public.

Questions from Members

Councillor Foote-Wood raised concerns about traffic, noise, and heavy goods vehicles on Newgate in Barnard Castle, requesting a meeting with residents and council officials. Councillor McGuinness, Portfolio Holder for Rural, Farming and Transport, stated that while the council was committed to highway safety, the proposed measures had been assessed and were not deemed appropriate. He agreed to meet with Councillor Foote-Wood to explain the decision.

Councillor Wilkes questioned the process for checking the appropriateness of Council-owned land submitted for housing in the County Durham Plan review. Councillor Husband, Leader of the Council, clarified that the Leader and Cabinet were not directly involved in the Call for Sites process but would work with officers on site suitability. Councillor Wilkes raised specific concerns about Aykley Heads Nature Reserve, Villa Real School, and Thrislington Woods, questioning whether council decisions were being driven by officers and developers. The Chair reminded members that the County Durham Plan was still under consultation and advised against unnecessarily alarming the public.

Questions from Members

Councillor Foote-Wood raised concerns about traffic, noise, and heavy goods vehicles on Newgate in Barnard Castle, requesting a meeting with residents and council officials. Councillor McGuinness, Portfolio Holder for Rural, Farming and Transport, stated that while the council was committed to highway safety, the proposed measures had been assessed and were not deemed appropriate. He agreed to meet with Councillor Foote-Wood to explain the decision.

Councillor Wilkes questioned the process for checking the appropriateness of Council-owned land submitted for housing in the County Durham Plan review. Councillor Husband, Leader of the Council, clarified that the Leader and Cabinet were not directly involved in the Call for Sites process but would work with officers on site suitability. Councillor Wilkes raised specific concerns about Aykley Heads Nature Reserve, Villa Real School, and Thrislington Woods, questioning whether council decisions were being driven by officers and developers. The Chair reminded members that the County Durham Plan was still under consultation and advised against unnecessarily alarming the public.

Questions from Members

Councillor Foote-Wood raised concerns about traffic, noise, and heavy goods vehicles on Newgate in Barnard Castle, requesting a meeting with residents and council officials. Councillor McGuinness, Portfolio Holder for Rural, Farming and Transport, stated that while the council was committed to highway safety, the proposed measures had been assessed and were not deemed appropriate. He agreed to meet with Councillor Foote-Wood to explain the decision.

Councillor Wilkes questioned the process for checking the appropriateness of Council-owned land submitted for housing in the County Durham Plan review. Councillor Husband, Leader of the Council, clarified that the Leader and Cabinet were not directly involved in the Call for Sites process but would work with officers on site suitability. Councillor Wilkes raised specific concerns about Aykley Heads Nature Reserve, Villa Real School, and Thrislington Woods, questioning whether council decisions were being driven by officers and developers. The Chair reminded members that the County Durham Plan was still under consultation and advised against unnecessarily alarming the public.

Questions from Members

Councillor Foote-Wood raised concerns about traffic, noise, and heavy goods vehicles on Newgate in Barnard Castle, requesting a meeting with residents and council officials. Councillor McGuinness, Portfolio Holder for Rural, Farming and Transport, stated that while the council was committed to highway safety, the proposed measures had been assessed and were not deemed appropriate. He agreed to meet with Councillor Foote-Wood to explain the decision.

Councillor Wilkes questioned the process for checking the appropriateness of Council-owned land submitted for housing in the County Durham Plan review. Councillor Husband, Leader of the Council, clarified that the Leader and Cabinet were not directly involved in the Call for Sites process but would work with officers on site suitability. Councillor Wilkes raised specific concerns about Aykley Heads Nature Reserve, Villa Real School, and Thrislington Woods, questioning whether council decisions were being driven by officers and developers. The Chair reminded members that the County Durham Plan was still under consultation and advised against unnecessarily alarming the public.

Questions from Members

Councillor Foote-Wood raised concerns about traffic, noise, and heavy goods vehicles on Newgate in Barnard Castle, requesting a meeting with residents and council officials. Councillor McGuinness, Portfolio Holder for Rural, Farming and Transport, stated that while the council was committed to highway safety, the proposed measures had been assessed and were not deemed appropriate. He agreed to meet with Councillor Foote-Wood to explain the decision.

Councillor Wilkes questioned the process for checking the appropriateness of Council-owned land submitted for housing in the County Durham Plan review. Councillor Husband, Leader of the Council, clarified that the Leader and Cabinet were not directly involved in the Call for Sites process but would work with officers on site suitability. Councillor Wilkes raised specific concerns about Aykley Heads Nature Reserve, Villa Real School, and Thrislington Woods, questioning whether council decisions were being driven by officers and developers. The Chair reminded members that the County Durham Plan was still under consultation and advised against unnecessarily alarming the public.

Questions from Members

Councillor Foote-Wood raised concerns about traffic, noise, and heavy goods vehicles on Newgate in Barnard Castle, requesting a meeting with residents and council officials. Councillor McGuinness, Portfolio Holder for Rural, Farming and Transport, stated that while the council was committed to highway safety, the proposed measures had been assessed and were not deemed appropriate. He agreed to meet with Councillor Foote-Wood to explain the decision.

Councillor Wilkes questioned the process for checking the appropriateness of Council-owned land submitted for housing in the County Durham Plan review. Councillor Husband, Leader of the Council, clarified that the Leader and Cabinet were not directly involved in the Call for Sites process but would work with officers on site suitability. Councillor Wilkes raised specific concerns about Aykley Heads Nature Reserve, Villa Real School, and Thrislington Woods, questioning whether council decisions were being driven by officers and developers. The Chair reminded members that the County Durham Plan was still under consultation and advised against unnecessarily alarming the public.

Questions from Members

Councillor Foote-Wood raised concerns about traffic, noise, and heavy goods vehicles on Newgate in Barnard Castle, requesting a meeting with residents and council officials. Councillor McGuinness, Portfolio Holder for Rural, Farming and Transport, stated that while the council was committed to highway safety, the proposed measures had been assessed and were not deemed appropriate. He agreed to meet with Councillor Foote-Wood to explain the decision.

Councillor Wilkes questioned the process for checking the appropriateness of Council-owned land submitted for housing in the County Durham Plan review. Councillor Husband, Leader of the Council, clarified that the Leader and Cabinet were not directly involved in the Call for Sites process but would work with officers on site suitability. Councillor Wilkes raised specific concerns about Aykley Heads Nature Reserve, Villa Real School, and Thrislington Woods, questioning whether council decisions were being driven by officers and developers. The Chair reminded members that the County Durham Plan was still under consultation and advised against unnecessarily alarming the public.

Questions from Members

Councillor Foote-Wood raised concerns about traffic, noise, and heavy goods vehicles on Newgate in Barnard Castle, requesting a meeting with residents and council officials. Councillor McGuinness, Portfolio Holder for Rural, Farming and Transport, stated that while the council was committed to highway safety, the proposed measures had been assessed and were not deemed appropriate. He agreed to meet with Councillor Foote-Wood to explain the decision.

Councillor Wilkes questioned the process for checking the appropriateness of Council-owned land submitted for housing in the County Durham Plan review. Councillor Husband, Leader of the Council, clarified that the Leader and Cabinet were not directly involved in the Call for Sites process but would work with officers on site suitability. Councillor Wilkes raised specific concerns about Aykley Heads Nature Reserve, Villa Real School, and Thrislington Woods, questioning whether council decisions were being driven by officers and developers. The Chair reminded members that the County Durham Plan was still under consultation and advised against unnecessarily alarming the public.

Questions from Members

Councillor Foote-Wood raised concerns about traffic, noise, and heavy goods vehicles on Newgate in Barnard Castle, requesting a meeting with residents and council officials. Councillor McGuinness, Portfolio Holder for Rural, Farming and Transport, stated that while the council was committed to highway safety, the proposed measures had been assessed and were not deemed appropriate. He agreed to meet with Councillor Foote-Wood to explain the decision.

Councillor Wilkes questioned the process for checking the appropriateness of Council-owned land submitted for housing in the County Durham Plan review. Councillor Husband, Leader of the Council, clarified that the Leader and Cabinet were not directly involved in the Call for Sites process but would work with officers on site suitability. Councillor Wilkes raised specific concerns about Aykley Heads Nature Reserve, Villa Real School, and Thrislington Woods, questioning whether council decisions were being driven by officers and developers. The Chair reminded members that the County Durham Plan was still under consultation and advised against unnecessarily alarming the public.

Questions from Members

Councillor Foote-Wood raised concerns about traffic, noise, and heavy goods vehicles on Newgate in Barnard Castle, requesting a meeting with residents and council officials. Councillor McGuinness, Portfolio Holder for Rural, Farming and Transport, stated that while the council was committed to highway safety, the proposed measures had been assessed and were not deemed appropriate. He agreed to meet with Councillor Foote-Wood to explain the decision.

Councillor Wilkes questioned the process for checking the appropriateness of Council-owned land submitted for housing in the County Durham Plan review. Councillor Husband, Leader of the Council, clarified that the Leader and Cabinet were not directly involved in the Call for Sites process but would work with officers on site suitability. Councillor Wilkes raised specific concerns about Aykley Heads Nature Reserve, Villa Real School, and Thrislington Woods, questioning whether council decisions were being driven by officers and developers. The Chair reminded members that the County Durham Plan was still under consultation and advised against unnecessarily alarming the public.

Questions from Members

Councillor Foote-Wood raised concerns about traffic, noise, and heavy goods vehicles on Newgate in Barnard Castle, requesting a meeting with residents and council officials. Councillor McGuinness, Portfolio Holder for Rural, Farming and Transport, stated that while the council was committed to highway safety, the proposed measures had been assessed and were not deemed appropriate. He agreed to meet with Councillor Foote-Wood to explain the decision.

Councillor Wilkes questioned the process for checking the appropriateness of Council-owned land submitted for housing in the County Durham Plan review. Councillor Husband, Leader of the Council, clarified that the Leader and Cabinet were not directly involved in the Call for Sites process but would work with officers on site suitability. Councillor Wilkes raised specific concerns about Aykley Heads Nature Reserve, Villa Real School, and Thrislington Woods, questioning whether council decisions were being driven by officers and developers. The Chair reminded members that the County Durham Plan was still under consultation and advised against unnecessarily alarming the public.

Questions from Members

Councillor Foote-Wood raised concerns about traffic, noise, and heavy goods vehicles on Newgate in Barnard Castle, requesting a meeting with residents and council officials. Councillor McGuinness, Portfolio Holder for Rural, Farming and Transport, stated that while the council was committed to highway safety, the proposed measures had been assessed and were not deemed appropriate. He agreed to meet with Councillor Foote-Wood to explain the decision.

Councillor Wilkes questioned the process for checking the appropriateness of Council-owned land submitted for housing in the County Durham Plan review. Councillor Husband, Leader of the Council, clarified that the Leader and Cabinet were not directly involved in the Call for Sites process but would work with officers on site suitability. Councillor Wilkes raised specific concerns about Aykley Heads Nature Reserve, Villa Real School, and Thrislington Woods, questioning whether council decisions were being driven by officers and developers. The Chair reminded members that the County Durham Plan was still under consultation and advised against unnecessarily alarming the public.

Questions from Members

Councillor Foote-Wood raised concerns about traffic, noise, and heavy goods vehicles on Newgate in Barnard Castle, requesting a meeting with residents and council officials. Councillor McGuinness, Portfolio Holder for Rural, Farming and Transport, stated that while the council was committed to highway safety, the proposed measures had been assessed and were not deemed appropriate. He agreed to meet with Councillor Foote-Wood to explain the decision.

Councillor Wilkes questioned the process for checking the appropriateness of Council-owned land submitted for housing in the County Durham Plan review. Councillor Husband, Leader of the Council, clarified that the Leader and Cabinet were not directly involved in the Call for Sites process but would work with officers on site suitability. Councillor Wilkes raised specific concerns about Aykley Heads Nature Reserve, Villa Real School, and Thrislington Woods, questioning whether council decisions were being driven by officers and developers. The Chair reminded members that the County Durham Plan was still under consultation and advised against unnecessarily alarming the public.

Questions from Members

Councillor Foote-Wood raised concerns about traffic, noise, and heavy goods vehicles on Newgate in Barnard Castle, requesting a meeting with residents and council officials. Councillor McGuinness, Portfolio Holder for Rural, Farming and Transport, stated that while the council was committed to highway safety, the proposed measures had been assessed and were not deemed appropriate. He agreed to meet with Councillor Foote-Wood to explain the decision.

Councillor Wilkes questioned the process for checking the appropriateness of Council-owned land submitted for housing in the County Durham Plan review. Councillor Husband, Leader of the Council, clarified that the Leader and Cabinet were not directly involved in the Call for Sites process but would work with officers on site suitability. Councillor Wilkes raised specific concerns about Aykley Heads Nature Reserve, Villa Real School, and Thrislington Woods, questioning whether council decisions were being driven by officers and developers. The Chair reminded members that the County Durham Plan was still under consultation and advised against unnecessarily alarming the public.

Questions from Members

Councillor Foote-Wood raised concerns about traffic, noise, and heavy goods vehicles on Newgate in Barnard Castle, requesting a meeting with residents and council officials. Councillor McGuinness, Portfolio Holder for Rural, Farming and Transport, stated that while the council was committed to highway safety, the proposed measures had been assessed and were not deemed appropriate. He agreed to meet with Councillor Foote-Wood to explain the decision.

Councillor Wilkes questioned the process for checking the appropriateness of Council-owned land submitted for housing in the County Durham Plan review. Councillor Husband, Leader of the Council, clarified that the Leader and Cabinet were not directly involved in the Call for Sites process but would work with officers on site suitability. Councillor Wilkes raised specific concerns about Aykley Heads Nature Reserve, Villa Real School, and Thrislington Woods, questioning whether council decisions were being driven by officers and developers. The Chair reminded members that the County Durham Plan was still under consultation and advised against unnecessarily alarming the public.

Questions from Members

Councillor Foote-Wood raised concerns about traffic, noise, and heavy goods vehicles on Newgate in Barnard Castle, requesting a meeting with residents and council officials. Councillor McGuinness, Portfolio Holder for Rural, Farming and Transport, stated that while the council was committed to highway safety, the proposed measures had been assessed and were not deemed appropriate. He agreed to meet with Councillor Foote-Wood to explain the decision.

Councillor Wilkes questioned the process for checking the appropriateness of Council-owned land submitted for housing in the County Durham Plan review. Councillor Husband, Leader of the Council, clarified that the Leader and Cabinet were not directly involved in the Call for Sites process but would work with officers on site suitability. Councillor Wilkes raised specific concerns about Aykley Heads Nature Reserve, Villa Real School, and Thrislington Woods, questioning whether council decisions were being driven by officers and developers. The Chair reminded members that the County Durham Plan was still under consultation and advised against unnecessarily alarming the public.

Questions from Members

Councillor Foote-Wood raised concerns about traffic, noise, and heavy goods vehicles on Newgate in Barnard Castle, requesting a meeting with residents and council officials. Councillor McGuinness, Portfolio Holder for Rural, Farming and Transport, stated that while the council was committed to highway safety, the proposed measures had been assessed and were not deemed appropriate. He agreed to meet with Councillor Foote-Wood to explain the decision.

Councillor Wilkes questioned the process for checking the appropriateness of Council-owned land submitted for housing in the County Durham Plan review. Councillor Husband, Leader of the Council, clarified that the Leader and Cabinet were not directly involved in the Call for Sites process but would work with officers on site suitability. Councillor Wilkes raised specific concerns about Aykley Heads Nature Reserve, Villa Real School, and Thrislington Woods, questioning whether council decisions were being driven by officers and developers. The Chair reminded members that the County Durham Plan was still under consultation and advised against unnecessarily alarming the public.

Questions from Members

Councillor Foote-Wood raised concerns about traffic, noise, and heavy goods vehicles on Newgate in Barnard Castle, requesting a meeting with residents and council officials. Councillor McGuinness, Portfolio Holder for Rural, Farming and Transport, stated that while the council was committed to highway safety, the proposed measures had been assessed and were not deemed appropriate. He agreed to meet with Councillor Foote-Wood to explain the decision.

Councillor Wilkes questioned the process for checking the appropriateness of Council-owned land submitted for housing in the County Durham Plan review. Councillor Husband, Leader of the Council, clarified that the Leader and Cabinet were not directly involved in the Call for Sites process but would work with officers on site suitability. Councillor Wilkes raised specific concerns about Aykley Heads Nature Reserve, Villa Real School, and Thrislington Woods, questioning whether council decisions were being driven by officers and developers. The Chair reminded members that the County Durham Plan was still under consultation and advised against unnecessarily alarming the public.

Questions from Members

Councillor Foote-Wood raised concerns about traffic, noise, and heavy goods vehicles on Newgate in Barnard Castle, requesting a meeting with residents and council officials. Councillor McGuinness, Portfolio Holder for Rural, Farming and Transport, stated that while the council was committed to highway safety, the proposed measures had been assessed and were not deemed appropriate. He agreed to meet with Councillor Foote-Wood to explain the decision.

Councillor Wilkes questioned the process for checking the appropriateness of Council-owned land submitted for housing in the County Durham Plan review. Councillor Husband, Leader of the Council, clarified that the Leader and Cabinet were not directly involved in the Call for Sites process but would work with officers on site suitability. Councillor Wilkes raised specific concerns about Aykley Heads Nature Reserve, Villa Real School, and Thrislington Woods, questioning whether council decisions were being driven by officers and developers. The Chair reminded members that the County Durham Plan was still under consultation and advised against unnecessarily alarming the public.

Questions from Members

Councillor Foote-Wood raised concerns about traffic, noise, and heavy goods vehicles on Newgate in Barnard Castle, requesting a meeting with residents and council officials. Councillor McGuinness, Portfolio Holder for Rural, Farming and Transport, stated that while the council was committed to highway safety, the proposed measures had been assessed and were not deemed appropriate. He agreed to meet with Councillor Foote-Wood to explain the decision.

Councillor Wilkes questioned the process for checking the appropriateness of Council-owned land submitted for housing in the County Durham Plan review. Councillor Husband, Leader of the Council, clarified that the Leader and Cabinet were not directly involved in the Call for Sites process but would work with officers on site suitability. Councillor Wilkes raised specific concerns about Aykley Heads Nature Reserve, Villa Real School, and Thrislington Woods, questioning whether council decisions were being driven by officers and developers. The Chair reminded members that the County Durham Plan was still under consultation and advised against unnecessarily alarming the public.

Questions from Members

Councillor Foote-Wood raised concerns about traffic, noise, and heavy goods vehicles on Newgate in Barnard Castle, requesting a meeting with residents and council officials. Councillor McGuinness, Portfolio Holder for Rural, Farming and Transport, stated that while the council was committed to highway safety, the proposed measures had been assessed and were not deemed appropriate. He agreed to meet with Councillor Foote-Wood to explain the decision.

Councillor Wilkes questioned the process for checking the appropriateness of Council-owned land submitted for housing in the County Durham Plan review. Councillor Husband, Leader of the Council, clarified that the Leader and Cabinet were not directly involved in the Call for Sites process but would work with officers on site suitability. Councillor Wilkes raised specific concerns about Aykley Heads Nature Reserve, Villa Real School, and Thrislington Woods, questioning whether council decisions were being driven by officers and developers. The Chair reminded members that the County Durham Plan was still under consultation and advised against unnecessarily alarming the public.

Questions from Members

Councillor Foote-Wood raised concerns about traffic, noise, and heavy goods vehicles on Newgate in Barnard Castle, requesting a meeting with residents and council officials. Councillor McGuinness, Portfolio Holder for Rural, Farming and Transport, stated that while the council was committed to highway safety, the proposed measures had been assessed and were not deemed appropriate. He agreed to meet with Councillor Foote-Wood to explain the decision.

Councillor Wilkes questioned the process for checking the appropriateness of Council-owned land submitted for housing in the County Durham Plan review. Councillor Husband, Leader of the Council, clarified that the Leader and Cabinet were not directly involved in the Call for Sites process but would work with officers on site suitability. Councillor Wilkes raised specific concerns about Aykley Heads Nature Reserve, Villa Real School, and Thrislington Woods, questioning whether council decisions were being driven by officers and developers. The Chair reminded members that the County Durham Plan was still under consultation and advised against unnecessarily alarming the public.

Questions from Members

Councillor Foote-Wood raised concerns about traffic, noise, and heavy goods vehicles on Newgate in Barnard Castle, requesting a meeting with residents and council officials. Councillor McGuinness, Portfolio Holder for Rural, Farming and Transport, stated that while the council was committed to highway safety, the proposed measures had been assessed and were not deemed appropriate. He agreed to meet with Councillor Foote-Wood to explain the decision.

Councillor Wilkes questioned the process for checking the appropriateness of Council-owned land submitted for housing in the County Durham Plan review. Councillor Husband, Leader of the Council, clarified that the Leader and Cabinet were not directly involved in the Call for Sites process but would work with officers on site suitability. Councillor Wilkes raised specific concerns about Aykley Heads Nature Reserve, Villa Real School, and Thrislington Woods, questioning whether council decisions were being driven by officers and developers. The Chair reminded members that the County Durham Plan was still under consultation and advised against unnecessarily alarming the public.

Questions from Members

Councillor Foote-Wood raised concerns about traffic, noise, and heavy goods vehicles on Newgate in Barnard Castle, requesting a meeting with residents and council officials. Councillor McGuinness, Portfolio Holder for Rural, Farming and Transport, stated that while the council was committed to highway safety, the proposed measures had been assessed and were not deemed appropriate. He agreed to meet with Councillor Foote-Wood to explain the decision.

Councillor Wilkes questioned the process for checking the appropriateness of Council-owned land submitted for housing in the County Durham Plan review. Councillor Husband, Leader of the Council, clarified that the Leader and Cabinet were not directly involved in the Call for Sites process but would work with officers on site suitability. Councillor Wilkes raised specific concerns about Aykley Heads Nature Reserve, Villa Real School, and Thrislington Woods, questioning whether council decisions were being driven by officers and developers. The Chair reminded members that the County Durham Plan was still under consultation and advised against unnecessarily alarming the public.

Questions from Members

Councillor Foote-Wood raised concerns about traffic, noise, and heavy goods vehicles on Newgate in Barnard Castle, requesting a meeting with residents and council officials. Councillor McGuinness, Portfolio Holder for Rural, Farming and Transport, stated that while the council was committed to highway safety, the proposed measures had been assessed and were not deemed appropriate. He agreed to meet with Councillor Foote-Wood to explain the decision.

Councillor Wilkes questioned the process for checking the appropriateness of Council-owned land submitted for housing in the County Durham Plan review. Councillor Husband, Leader of the Council, clarified that the Leader and Cabinet were not directly involved in the Call for Sites process but would work with officers on site suitability. Councillor Wilkes raised specific concerns about Aykley Heads Nature Reserve, Villa Real School, and Thrislington Woods, questioning whether council decisions were being driven by officers and developers. The Chair reminded members that the County Durham Plan was still under consultation and advised against unnecessarily alarming the public.

Questions from Members

Councillor Foote-Wood raised concerns about traffic, noise, and heavy goods vehicles on Newgate in Barnard Castle, requesting a meeting with residents and council officials. Councillor McGuinness, Portfolio Holder for Rural, Farming and Transport, stated that while the council was