David Balls

Safer and Stronger Communities Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Monday, 7 September 2026 - 10.00 am

Safer and Stronger Communities Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Friday, 26 June 2026 - 11.00 am

The Safer and Stronger Communities Overview and Scrutiny Committee met on Friday 26 June 2026 to review performance data from the fourth quarter of the 2025/26 financial year, discuss road safety and home fire safety, and consider the committee's work programme for the upcoming year.

Safer and Stronger Communities Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Monday, 20 April 2026 - 10.00 am

The Safer and Stronger Communities Overview and Scrutiny Committee was scheduled to discuss serious violence within the county, receive an update on open water safety initiatives, and review the council's performance for the third quarter of the 2025/26 financial year. The meeting's agenda focused on understanding and addressing key community safety issues.

Economy and Enterprise Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday, 31 March 2026 - 1.30 pm

The Economy and Enterprise Overview and Scrutiny Committee of County Durham Council is scheduled to consider a draft interim policy for Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) outside of the Durham City Article 4 areas. The committee will review the proposed policy, which aims to provide clarity on how HMO applications will be determined once new planning regulations come into effect.

Safer and Stronger Communities Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Monday, 23 February 2026 - 10.00 am

The Safer and Stronger Communities Overview and Scrutiny Committee was scheduled to discuss the County Durham and Darlington Fire and Rescue Service's Community Risk Management Plan, an update on probation services in County Durham, and the Quarter Two 2025/26 performance management report.