Councillor Chris Fairs

County Council - Wednesday 9 December 2026 10.00 am

Pension Fund Committee - Monday 7 December 2026 10.30 am

County Council - Wednesday 21 October 2026 10.00 am

The County Council meeting on Wednesday 21 October 2026 addressed a range of significant issues, including the adoption of the Durham Family Panel Annual Report, updates on political balance and committee seat allocations, and proposals for the Local Council Tax Reduction Scheme. Key discussions also focused on the County Durham Youth Justice Plan, the Health and Wellbeing Board's annual report, and motions concerning housing development and the procurement of accommodation for asylum seekers.

Pension Fund Committee - Wednesday, 9 September 2026 - 10.30 am

The Pension Fund Committee of Durham County Council met on Wednesday 09 September 2026 to discuss the overall value and performance of the pension fund's investments. The meeting also covered updates on internal audit progress, regulatory changes, and governance strategies, including the selection process for an Independent Person and an update on asset pooling.

County Council - Wednesday, 15 July 2026 - 10.00 am

The Durham County Council meeting on 15 July 2026 addressed a range of significant issues, including the adoption of an interim policy for Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) and proposed changes to planning and highways decision-making processes. The council also discussed the Treasury Management Outturn Report for 2025/26 and heard questions from the public regarding kinship care and traffic safety in Leadgate.