Councillor Alex Neil

Area Planning Committee (North) - Thursday 29 January 2026 1.00 pm

The Area Planning Committee (North) is scheduled to meet on Thursday 29 January 2026 to consider a single planning application. The application concerns a proposal to change the use of a residential garage to a dwelling house, including associated parking and garden space, at Land To The East Of 2 Standish Street, South Moor.

County Council - Wednesday 28 January 2026 10.00 am

The Durham County Council is scheduled to meet on Wednesday 28 January 2026, with a number of key reports and motions on the agenda. Discussions are expected to cover the adoption of the Startforth Neighbourhood Plan, an updated Local Code of Corporate Governance, and a motion calling for the restoration of overnight urgent care services at Shotley Bridge Hospital.

Children and Young People's Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday 6 January 2026 10.00 am

The Children and Young People's Overview and Scrutiny Committee of Durham County Council met on Tuesday 6 January 2026 to discuss a range of important topics concerning the welfare and development of children and young people in the county. Key areas of focus included the Best Start in Life agenda, updates on 0-25 Family Health Services, the progress of the Family Hubs programme, and financial forecasts for Children and Young People's Services. The committee also reviewed the latest performance management report for the second quarter of the 2025/2026 financial year.

Area Planning Committee (North) - Thursday 18 December 2025 1.00 pm

The Area Planning Committee (North) of County Durham Council is scheduled to meet on Thursday 18 December 2025, to discuss planning application DM/25/01765/FPA for the erection of a foodstore, and to confirm the minutes of their previous meeting.

County Council - Wednesday 10 December 2025 10.00 am

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