Councillor Darren Grimes

Health and Wellbeing Board - Monday 17 November 2025 1.00 pm

The Health and Wellbeing Board for Durham County Council was scheduled to meet on 17 November 2025 at County Hall, Durham. According to the agenda, the meeting was to include discussion of the Director of Public Health's annual report, findings from an adult health and wellbeing survey, poverty issues, winter planning, and the relaunch of a memorandum of understanding for young carers. Also listed on the agenda were consultation updates on alcohol licensing and the Tobacco and Vapes Bill, and pharmacy applications.

Chief Officer Appointments Committee - Monday 3 November 2025 9.30 am

The Chief Officer Appointments Committee of Durham County Council met on 3 November 2025. The meeting included discussion of the recruitment to the post of Corporate Director of Adult and Health Services, and review of the minutes from a prior meeting. Some of the discussion was expected to take place in a session closed to the public.

County Council - Wednesday 22 October 2025 10.00 am

Durham County Council convened on 22 October 2025, addressing key issues such as an amendment to the member code of conduct regarding freedom of expression, the adoption of the Middridge neighbourhood plan, and the County Durham Youth Justice Service's plan for 2025-26.

Cabinet - Wednesday 15 October 2025 9.30 am

The Durham County Council Cabinet met to discuss a range of issues, including the approval of a new council plan, public health initiatives, support for children in care, and strategies for revitalising high streets. Councillors agreed to publish the Director of Public Health Annual Report 2025, and approved the new Durham Family Strategy 2025-2029, renaming the Corporate Parenting Panel to the Durham Family Panel. Additionally, the cabinet agreed to consult on designating areas in Bishop Auckland and Stanley for High Street Rental Auctions.

Special, Corporate Overview and Scrutiny Management Board - Wednesday 8 October 2025 1.00 pm

This article summarises what was scheduled to be discussed at the Corporate Overview and Scrutiny Management Board meeting on 8 October 2025. The meeting was scheduled to consider requests to call in two decisions made by the cabinet. These related to the East Durham Community Athletics Track and the 2025-26 Quarter One Forecast Outturn for the Revenue Budget.