Councillor David Walton

Special, Corporate Overview and Scrutiny Management Board - Thursday 2 October 2025 2.00 pm

Here's a summary of the items scheduled for discussion at the Corporate Overview and Scrutiny Management Board meeting on 2 October 2025. The meeting was scheduled to cover a range of financial and performance matters, as well as a review of scrutiny arrangements. Note that this summary is based solely on the agenda and associated reports, and it is not possible to know what was actually discussed or what decisions, if any, were made.

Area Planning Committee (North) - Thursday 25 September 2025 1.00 pm

The Area Planning Committee (North) met to discuss planning applications in the north of County Durham. The meeting was scheduled to cover outline applications for custom build plots and a full planning application for developing holiday units.

Children and Young People's Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Monday 22 September 2025 9.30 am

The Children and Young People's Overview and Scrutiny Committee were scheduled to meet to discuss the inspection of local authority children's services, an overview of public health services, and financial reports. The committee was also expected to review the latest performance management report.

Corporate Parenting Panel - Friday 5 September 2025 9.30 am

The Corporate Parenting Panel met to discuss the Durham Family Strategy, updates from Ofsted, and annual surveys from children in care and care leavers. The panel approved the new Durham Family Strategy 2025-2029 and agreed to change the name of the Corporate Parenting Panel to the Durham Family Panel. They also agreed to a Care Leavers Council representative and a housing representative taking co-opted positions on the panel.

Corporate Overview and Scrutiny Management Board - Thursday 4 September 2025 9.30 am

The Corporate Overview and Scrutiny Management Board (COSMB) met on 4 September 2025, to discuss a range of topics including a review of the Local Council Tax Reduction Scheme, the council's financial outturn, performance management reporting, and scrutiny development. The board also received updates on petitions and key decisions.