Councillor David Freeman

Area Planning Committee (Central and East) - Tuesday 7 October 2025 1.00 pm

The Area Planning Committee (Central and East) met to discuss several planning applications, including residential developments and changes of use for properties in the County Durham area. The meeting was scheduled to cover apologies, substitutions, and the minutes from a previous meeting held on 9 September 2025[^1].

County Planning Committee - Wednesday 1 October 2025 1.00 pm

At a meeting of the County Planning Committee, councillors debated plans for 81 new homes and a convenience store in Hawthorne, ultimately voting to refuse the application, and deferred a decision on 137 new dwellings in Wheatley Hill to seek further information on education contributions. Councillors approved applications for a retail warehouse in Dragonville and a replacement school in Framwellgate Moor.

Combined Fire Authority for County Durham and Darlington Audit and Finance Committee - Wednesday 24 September 2025 1.00 pm

The Combined Fire Authority for County Durham and Darlington Audit and Finance Committee were scheduled to meet to discuss the audit completion certificate, a progress report from auditors Mazars, and the revenue and capital outturn for the previous financial year.

Combined Fire Authority for County Durham and Darlington - Friday 19 September 2025 10.00 am

The Combined Fire Authority for County Durham and Darlington met on 19 September 2025 to discuss correspondence, the statement of assurance, and an update from His Majesty's Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire and Rescue Services (HMICFRS). The authority approved the 2024-25 Statement of Assurance.

Economy and Enterprise Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Monday 15 September 2025 9.30 am

The Economy and Enterprise Overview and Scrutiny Committee met on 15 September 2025, and members reviewed the work of the County Durham Economic Partnership, the progress of Strategic Place Plans, the council's financial performance, and the latest performance data against the Council Plan 2024-28. The committee agreed to note the reports and presentations provided.