Councillor David Freeman
Email: david.freeman@durham.gov.uk
Council: County Durham
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
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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.
Combined Fire Authority for County Durham and Darlington - Tuesday 21 October 2025 10.00 am
The Combined Fire Authority for County Durham and Darlington was scheduled to meet on Tuesday 21 October 2025 at the County Durham and Darlington Fire and Rescue Service Headquarters to discuss correspondence, performance, and risk management. Councillors were also expected to review the HMICFRS action plan, the annual report, and the risk-based inspection programme. In addition, the agenda included an update on the Integrated Fire Control Collaboration.
Special, County Planning Committee - Monday 20 October 2025 1.00 pm
The County Planning Committee met to discuss two planning applications. Councillors approved the application for 137 homes in Wheatley Hill, and approved the application for 79 homes in Pelton.
Special (Joint meeting with Environment and Sustainable Communities Overview and Scrutiny Committee), Economy and Enterprise Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Monday 13 October 2025 1.30 pm
This was a special joint meeting of the Economy and Enterprise Overview and Scrutiny Committee and the Environment and Sustainable Communities Overview and Scrutiny Committee. The main item for discussion was a report and presentation on fuel poverty in County Durham. Councillors were expected to comment on the report and presentation, and to consider receiving a further update on fuel poverty at a future meeting.
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].
Decisions from Meetings
1 decision
NCC 3886 - Temporary Public Bridleway Closure Order - Bridleway Numbers 42 Lartington and 91 Cotherstone, Lartington Hall Estate, Lartington (Table 7 Paragraph 9(h)) (Part A)
From: County Planning Committee - Wednesday 2 July 2025 1.00 pm - July 02, 2025
...to facilitate private bridge repair works at Lartington Hall Estate, a Temporary Traffic Regulation Order was approved to temporarily close Bridleway Numbers 42 Lartington and 91 Cotherstone for approximately two months, following consultations with the Chief of Police.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 98
Average per Month: 3.9
Decisions Recorded: 1