Councillor Ian Catchpole

County Council - Wednesday, 15 July 2026 - 10.00 am

The County Council met for its final meeting at County Hall, addressing a range of important local issues. Key decisions included the adoption of an interim policy to manage Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) across the county and the approval of significant changes to the Council's committee structure in response to new national legislation.

Cabinet - Wednesday, 1 July 2026 - 10.00 am

The Cabinet of County Durham Council met on Wednesday 1 July 2026. The meeting discussed the Local Council Tax Reduction Scheme, the 2025/26 final outturn for budgets, and the adoption of an interim policy on Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs). Key decisions included supporting the continuation of the current Local Council Tax Reduction Scheme for 2027/28, noting the council's financial outturn for the previous year, and recommending the adoption of the interim HMO policy to Full Council.

Combined Fire Authority for County Durham and Darlington Appeals Committee - Tuesday, 16 June 2026 - 10.00 am

County Council - Wednesday, 20 May 2026 - 10.00 am

The County Council of County Durham held its Annual Meeting on Wednesday 20 May 2026, electing a Chair and Vice-Chair and reviewing its Constitution. Key decisions included the approval of significant changes to the Council's Constitution, the appointment of council bodies and allocation of seats to political groups, and the establishment of two political assistant roles.

Environment and Sustainable Communities Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Thursday, 7 May 2026 - 10.00 am

The Environment and Sustainable Communities Overview and Scrutiny Committee of Durham County Council was scheduled to meet on Thursday 7 May 2026 to discuss flood risk management, financial outturns for the third quarter of the 2025/2026 financial year, and performance management against the council's strategic objectives. The meeting's agenda included updates from various Flood Risk Management Authorities, a review of the council's financial position, and a performance report detailing progress on key objectives.