Councillor Christine Blatchford

Highways Committee - Thursday 10 July 2025 9.30 am

Here is a summary of the items scheduled for discussion at the Highways Committee meeting on 10 July 2025. The main item for discussion was a report regarding an application to modify the definitive map and statement for three public footpaths in Esh. The committee was also scheduled to review the minutes from a previous meeting.

Cabinet - Wednesday 9 July 2025 9.30 am

The Durham County Council Cabinet met to discuss the local council tax reduction scheme, performance management, budget outturns, the planning and infrastructure bill, school budgets, and adult social care. The cabinet agreed to consult on changes to the Local Council Tax Reduction Scheme, noted the Quarter 4 Performance Management Report, and approved amendments to the capital programme. They also discussed the Planning and Infrastructure Bill and the financial challenges facing maintained schools.

Special Meeting, Cabinet - Wednesday 9 July 2025 12.00 pm

Durham County Council's Cabinet met to discuss a number of issues, including the transfer of trusteeship for the Plawsworth and Kimblesworth Community Centre and Recreation Ground and the local council tax reduction scheme. The Cabinet agreed to appoint the Plawsworth and Kimblesworth Community Group as Trustee of the Plawsworth and Kimblesworth Community Centre and Recreation Ground, and following their appointment, to approve the retirement of Durham County Council as Trustee. The Cabinet also agreed to launch a consultation on potential changes to the local council tax reduction scheme for working-age residents.

Economy and Enterprise Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Friday 4 July 2025 9.30 am

The Economy and Enterprise Overview and Scrutiny Committee were scheduled to meet to discuss the Regeneration, Economy and Growth service grouping, the 2024/25 performance management report, and to refresh the committee's work programme for 2025/26. The committee was also scheduled to note the minutes from the County Durham Economic Partnership Board meeting held on 10 February 2025, and the minutes of previous meetings of the Economy and Enterprise Overview and Scrutiny Committee.

Safer and Stronger Communities Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Monday 30 June 2025 9.30 am

The Safer and Stronger Communities Overview and Scrutiny Committee were scheduled to meet to discuss road safety, the Safe Durham Partnership, and a performance management report. They were also expected to refresh their work programme for the coming year.