Councillor George Anderson

Children and Young People's Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Thursday 13 November 2025 9.30 am

The Children and Young People's Overview and Scrutiny Committee were scheduled to discuss home to school transport, elective home education, and child poverty in County Durham. The committee was expected to note reports on these topics, and provide comments to inform future priorities.

County Council - Wednesday 22 October 2025 10.00 am

The County Council meeting on 22 October 2025 saw the approval of a new Council Plan for 2025-2030, which outlines the council's priorities and ambitions for the next five years. A significant debate also took place regarding an amendment to the Member Code of Conduct concerning freedom of expression, which was ultimately carried.

Special, Children and Young People's Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Friday 10 October 2025 9.30 am

The Children and Young People's Overview and Scrutiny Committee convened to discuss Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) in County Durham. The agenda included a report from John Pearce, Corporate Director Children & Young People's Services, and a presentation covering various aspects of SEND in the area. The committee was expected to review the current state of SEND support, demand, and the local and national frameworks guiding these services.

Audit Committee - Monday 29 September 2025 9.30 am

The Audit Committee of Durham County Council met on 29 September 2025 to discuss governance arrangements, risk management, and audit findings. Items on the agenda included the Oracle Fusion project, the Annual Governance Statement, and health and safety performance. The committee was also scheduled to discuss compliance with international auditing standards and receive updates from the external auditor and the internal audit service.

Mountsett Crematorium Joint Committee - Friday 26 September 2025 9.30 am

The Mountsett Crematorium Joint Committee met to discuss the annual external audit, a performance and operational report, and a budget strategy report. Also on the agenda was the approval of an internal audit charter and the provision of internal audit services for 2026-29. Councillors were also scheduled to review the risk register and financial monitoring report.