Councillor Dawn Saunders

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.

Area Planning Committee (South and West) - Thursday 16 October 2025 1.00 pm

The Area Planning Committee (South and West) met to consider planning applications for a self-build home in Stanhope, a care home in Newton Aycliffe, and a dwelling with a detached garage in Chilton. The committee was scheduled to review the minutes from their meetings on 11 September 2025 and 18 September 2025.

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].

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.

Statutory Licensing Sub-Committee - Wednesday 17 September 2025 1.00 pm

The Statutory Licensing Sub-Committee met to consider an application for a new premises licence for 5a North Road, Durham. The sub-committee heard objections from Durham Constabulary, Environmental Health, City of Durham Parish Council, Crossgate Community Partnership, and local residents, before adjourning to discuss the application in private. The decision of the sub-committee will be made public in due course.