Councillor Alex Neil

County Council - Wednesday, 25 March 2026 - 10.00 am

Children and Young People's Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Friday 6 March 2026 10.00 am

The Children and Young People's Overview and Scrutiny Committee of County Durham Council met on Friday 6 March 2026 to discuss school attendance and education outcomes. The meeting's report pack outlined scheduled discussions on the current state of school attendance across the county, including national and local data, policies, and collaborative efforts. Additionally, the committee was set to review the performance of schools in County Durham through Ofsted inspections and examine educational attainment data across various key stages.

Area Planning Committee (North) - Thursday 26 February 2026 1.00 pm

The Area Planning Committee (North) of County Durham Council was scheduled to discuss a planning application for the development of 26 residential dwellings in Sacriston. The meeting's agenda also included the minutes from a previous meeting and other administrative items.

County Council - Wednesday 18 February 2026 10.00 am

The Durham County Council meeting on Wednesday 18 February 2026 focused heavily on the council's financial future, with significant decisions made regarding the budget, council tax, and the medium-term financial plan. The council also debated and voted on a motion concerning the re-industrialisation of County Durham and addressed concerns about healthcare provision at Shotley Bridge Hospital.

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

The Area Planning Committee (North) of County Durham Council was scheduled to meet on Thursday 29 January 2026 to discuss a single planning application. The meeting's agenda and report pack detailed a proposal for the change of use of a residential garage to a dwelling.