Councillor Darren Grimes

Cabinet - Wednesday 18 March 2026 10.00 am

The County Durham Council Cabinet is scheduled to convene on Wednesday, 18 March 2026, with a packed agenda covering a range of significant local issues. Key discussions are expected to include an interim policy on houses in multiple occupation, the progress of the 'Pride in Place' regeneration programme, and an update on the council's financial performance and budget forecasts.

County Council - Wednesday 18 February 2026 10.00 am

The Durham County Council meeting on Wednesday 18 February 2026 focused heavily on the council's financial future, with significant decisions made regarding the budget, council tax, and the medium-term financial plan. The council also debated and voted on a motion concerning the re-industrialisation of County Durham and addressed concerns about healthcare provision at Shotley Bridge Hospital.

Cabinet - Wednesday, 11 February 2026 - 10.00 am

The Cabinet of County Durham Council met on Wednesday 11 February 2026 to discuss a range of important issues, including the proposed Toft Hill and High Etherley Bypass, the council's Medium Term Financial Plan, and school admissions arrangements. Key decisions were made regarding the bypass and the financial plan.

Health and Wellbeing Board - Monday 26 January 2026 9.30 am

The Health and Wellbeing Board meeting scheduled for 26 January 2026 was set to cover a range of critical public health and safeguarding issues within County Durham. Discussions were planned to include updates on mental health services, the integration of health and social care, and strategies for supporting individuals with learning disabilities and autism. Significant time was also allocated to reviewing annual reports on child and adult safeguarding, as well as the Better Care Fund performance.

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.