Councillor Arnie Simpson

Central Durham Crematorium Joint Committee - Wednesday 23 April 2025 2.00 pm

The Central Durham Crematorium Joint Committee met to discuss performance, finances, risk management and audit reports. The meeting included a review of the financial outturn for 2024/25, an update on the risk register, and the annual internal audit report. Also on the agenda was a quarterly performance report, and a discussion of support service agreements.

Highways Committee - Tuesday 15 April 2025 9.30 am

The Highways Committee met to discuss traffic calming measures in Seaham and Langley Park, as well as proposed changes to the Traffic Regulation Order (TRO) in Durham City. The committee endorsed proposals for a one-way system and traffic calming on Ash Crescent, Seaham, and for traffic calming on C62 Low Moor Road, Langley Park. They also endorsed changes to the Durham City TRO, including an increase to the road user charge.

County Planning Committee - Wednesday 2 April 2025 10.00 am

The County Planning Committee met to discuss and decide on two planning applications: an eastward extension to Hulands Quarry and agricultural land improvements at Spring Garden, Lanchester. The committee approved the Hulands Quarry extension but rejected the Spring Garden application.

Environment and Sustainable Communities Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Monday 24 March 2025 9.30 am

Highways Committee - Friday 21 March 2025 9.30 am