Councillor Darren Grimes

Chief Officer Appointments Committee - Monday 24 November 2025 1.30 pm

The Chief Officer Appointments Committee of Durham County Council met on 24 November 2025. Items on the agenda included the appointment of a Corporate Director of Children and Young People's Services, as well as the minutes from a prior meeting. Due to the confidential nature of some items, a resolution to exclude the public was also on the agenda.

Cabinet - Wednesday 19 November 2025 10.00 am

Here is a summary of the items scheduled for discussion at the County Durham Council Cabinet meeting on 19 November 2025.

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

The County Council meeting on 22 October 2025 saw the approval of a new Council Plan for 2025-2030, which outlines the council's priorities and ambitions for the next five years. A significant debate also took place regarding an amendment to the Member Code of Conduct concerning freedom of expression, which was ultimately carried.