Councillor Arnie Simpson

County Council - Wednesday 26 June 2024 10.00 am

Durham County Council's meeting on 26 June 2024 covered a range of topics, including the appointment of independent members to the Audit Committee, the annual review of the Constitution, and the allocation of seats to political groups. Key decisions included the approval of changes to the Constitution and the appointment of three independent members to the Audit Committee.

Highways Committee - Monday 17 June 2024 9.30 am

The Highways Committee of County Durham Council met on Monday 17 June 2024 to discuss significant traffic calming measures on Pemberton Road in Benfieldside and the withdrawal of a modification application for Footpath 21 in West Rainton. The committee resolved to endorse the traffic calming proposal in principle, setting aside objections, while the modification application was withdrawn due to insufficient evidence.

Special (Joint Meeting with Environment and Sustainable Communities OSC), Economy and Enterprise Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Thursday 6 June 2024 9.30 am

County Planning Committee - Wednesday 5 June 2024 10.00 am

The meeting focused on a single planning application for the development of a holiday and visitor accommodation site at Akrem Lodge, Staindrop Road, West Auckland. The application was discussed in detail, including its potential economic benefits and concerns about landscape impact and highway safety. The committee ultimately approved the application.

Annual Meeting, Charter Trustees for the City of Durham - Wednesday 5 June 2024 12.00 pm