Councillor Brian Quirey

Economy and Enterprise Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday, 31 March 2026 - 1.30 pm

The Economy and Enterprise Overview and Scrutiny Committee of County Durham Council is scheduled to consider a draft interim policy for Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) outside of the Durham City Article 4 areas. The committee will review the proposed policy, which aims to provide clarity on how HMO applications will be determined once new planning regulations come into effect.

Corporate Overview and Scrutiny Management Board - Monday, 30 March 2026 - 10.00 am

The Corporate Overview and Scrutiny Management Board of County Durham Council met on Monday 30 March 2026 to review the council's financial performance and strategic progress. Discussions were scheduled to cover the third quarter financial outturn for revenue and capital budgets, the council tax and business rates collection fund, and treasury management. The board was also set to review the action plan developed in response to the Corporate Peer Challenge and receive an update on the council's poverty strategy. Additionally, a performance management report for the third quarter of the 2025/26 financial year was scheduled for discussion, alongside an update on petitions received by the authority and a notice of key decisions.

Area Planning Committee (North) - Thursday, 26 March 2026 - 10.00 am

The Area Planning Committee (North) of County Durham Council was scheduled to discuss a proposal for a new access road to Hamsterley Hall. The meeting's agenda also included standard procedural items.

Environment and Sustainable Communities Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Monday 23 March 2026 10.00 am

The Environment and Sustainable Communities Overview and Scrutiny Committee was scheduled to discuss district heating and heat networks, the minutes from previous meetings, and the County Durham Environment Partnership. The committee was also set to review performance management reports and financial outturns.

Adults, Wellbeing and Health Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Monday, 16 March 2026 - 9.30 am

The Adults, Wellbeing and Health Overview and Scrutiny Committee of Durham County Council met on Monday 16 March 2026 to discuss a range of important health and social care matters. Key topics included the findings of a Care Quality Commission (CQC) inspection into Lanchester Medical Centre, an update on the transformation of Durham's mental health rehabilitation services, and a review of the Adult Social Care Strategy.