Councillor David Walton

Area Planning Committee (North) - Thursday 29 January 2026 1.00 pm

The Area Planning Committee (North) of County Durham Council was scheduled to meet on Thursday 29 January 2026 to discuss a single planning application. The meeting's agenda and report pack detailed a proposal for the change of use of a residential garage to a dwelling.

Corporate Overview and Scrutiny Management Board - Friday 23 January 2026 10.00 am

The Corporate Overview and Scrutiny Management Board is scheduled to meet on Friday 23 January 2026 to review the council's financial outturn for the second quarter of the 2025/26 financial year, examine performance management reports, and consider upcoming key decisions. The meeting will also discuss the provisional local government settlement for the Medium Term Financial Plan.

Durham Family Panel - Friday 16 January 2026 9.30 am

The Durham Family Panel meeting was scheduled to cover a range of important topics concerning children and young people in County Durham. Key discussions were expected to include updates on Ofsted inspections, the progress and achievements of children in care, and the support provided to care leavers, adopted children, and kinship carers. The panel was also set to review the Durham Safeguarding Children Partnership's annual report, detailing multi-agency efforts to protect children.

Environment and Sustainable Communities Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Thursday 15 January 2026 10.00 am

The Environment and Sustainable Communities Overview and Scrutiny Committee of County Durham Council was scheduled to discuss a range of environmental and community-focused topics. Key areas of focus included updates on the County Durham Environment Partnership, energy management strategies, financial outturns for the Neighbourhoods and Culture, Sport & Tourism services, and performance against the Council Plan.

Children and Young People's Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday 6 January 2026 10.00 am

The Children and Young People's Overview and Scrutiny Committee of Durham County Council met on Tuesday 6 January 2026 to discuss a range of important topics concerning the welfare and development of children and young people in the county. Key areas of focus included the Best Start in Life agenda, updates on 0-25 Family Health Services, the progress of the Family Hubs programme, and financial forecasts for Children and Young People's Services. The committee also reviewed the latest performance management report for the second quarter of the 2025/2026 financial year.