Councillor Andrew Eales

Central Durham Crematorium Joint Committee - Wednesday 24 September 2025 2.00 pm

The Central Durham Crematorium Joint Committee met to discuss financial monitoring, performance, and future budget strategies for the crematorium. A key topic was the proposed increase in cremation fees and how this would impact the budget and services offered. The committee also considered updates to the risk register and internal audit processes.

Area Planning Committee (Central and East) - Tuesday 9 September 2025 1.00 pm

The Area Planning Committee (Central and East) met to discuss two planning applications. A mixed-use development including a retail unit and student accommodation at Land South of South College, The Drive, Durham, DH1 3LD was approved, and a change of use application for Bowburn Methodist Church, Ash Terrace, Durham Road, Bowburn, Durham, DH6 5AS to convert it into holiday lets was refused.

Special, Area Planning Committee (Central and East) - Monday 28 July 2025 1.00 pm

County Council - Wednesday 16 July 2025 10.00 am

Durham County Council met on Wednesday, 16 July 2025, for a meeting that included a report from the leader, questions from the public, and discussion of the Corporate Parenting Panel Annual Report. Councillors also voted against extending the time allocated to motions, and ultimately voted to rescind the Climate Emergency Declaration made in 2019, in favour of declaring a County Durham Care Emergency.

Area Planning Committee (Central and East) - Tuesday 8 July 2025 1.00 pm

The Area Planning Committee (Central and East) were scheduled to discuss two planning applications relating to changes of use for properties in Durham. Both applications concerned the conversion of dwellinghouses into houses in multiple occupation[^1] (HMOs).