Councillor Christine Blatchford

Combined Fire Authority for County Durham and Darlington Audit and Finance Committee - Tuesday 27 January 2026 10.00 am

The Audit and Finance Committee of the Combined Fire Authority for County Durham and Darlington was scheduled to review the financial performance and risk management of the service. Key discussions were expected to focus on the audit completion report for the year ending March 2025, the statement of accounts for the same period, and the forecast outturn for the current financial year. The committee was also set to consider the 2026/27 budget and the medium-term financial plan, alongside the corporate risk register and the authority's short-term investments and long-term borrowing.

Corporate Overview and Scrutiny Management Board - Friday 23 January 2026 10.00 am

The Corporate Overview and Scrutiny Management Board is scheduled to meet on Friday 23 January 2026 to review the council's financial outturn for the second quarter of the 2025/26 financial year, examine performance management reports, and consider upcoming key decisions. The meeting will also discuss the provisional local government settlement for the Medium Term Financial Plan.

Cabinet - Wednesday 21 January 2026 10.00 am

The Cabinet of Durham County Council met on Wednesday 21 January 2026 to discuss the Medium Term Financial Plan for 2026/27 to 2029/30, including the Provisional Local Government Finance Settlement. The meeting also included updates on Adult Social Care, a review of the Housing Allocations Policy, and the Corporate Peer Challenge Final Report and Recommendations.

Combined Fire Authority for County Durham and Darlington - Monday 19 January 2026 10.00 am

The Combined Fire Authority for County Durham and Darlington was scheduled to meet on Monday 19 January 2026 to discuss a range of operational, financial, and strategic matters. Key topics included the evaluation of the 2025 Bonfire Campaign, the State of Fire Report from His Majesty's Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services (HMICFRS), and updates from various committees and Member Champions.

Special, General Licensing and Registration Sub-Committee (3) - Monday 19 January 2026 1.00 pm

The General Licensing and Registration Sub-Committee (3) of County Durham Council was scheduled to consider a report concerning the grant of a Private Hire Driver Licence. The meeting was also set to address apologies for absence, substitute members, and declarations of interest.