Councillor Chris Fairs

County Council - Wednesday 28 January 2026 10.00 am

The Durham County Council is scheduled to meet on Wednesday 28 January 2026, with a number of key reports and motions on the agenda. Discussions are expected to cover the adoption of the Startforth Neighbourhood Plan, an updated Local Code of Corporate Governance, and a motion calling for the restoration of overnight urgent care services at Shotley Bridge Hospital.

County Council - Wednesday 10 December 2025 12.00 pm

The Durham County Council convened an extraordinary meeting to consider the conferment of the title of Honorary Alderman or Honorary Alderwoman upon deserving former councillors. The report pack outlined the criteria for eligibility and listed the former councillors who met those requirements.

County Council - Wednesday 10 December 2025 10.00 am

Durham County Council is scheduled to meet to discuss a range of issues, including the Local Council Tax Reduction Scheme, treasury management, and public health. Councillors will also consider motions on waste incineration, poverty among the terminally ill, and support for local farmers.

Pension Fund Committee - Friday 5 December 2025 10.00 am

The Pension Fund Committee for Durham County Council convened on Friday, 5 December 2025, to address a range of topics, including the overall value and performance of pension fund investments, regulatory updates, and a review of the fund's risk management and policy statements. The committee was also scheduled to discuss the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) improvements regarding access and protections. Some items, dealing with exempt or confidential information, were scheduled to be discussed in private.

Appeals and Complaints Sub-Committee - Monday 3 November 2025 10.00 am

The Appeals and Complaints Sub-Committee of County Durham Council met on Monday 3 November 2025, to consider an appeal against dismissal. Councillor Alex Neil, Councillor Mark Rowney and Councillor Chris Fairs were scheduled to be in attendance. The meeting was scheduled to discuss excluding the public while the appeal was being discussed.