Ian Catchpole - Councillor for County Durham

Councillor Ian Catchpole

Reform UK

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Committees: Highways Committee (Committee Member) Environment and Sustainable Communities Overview and Scrutiny Committee (Chair) Corporate Overview and Scrutiny Management Board (Committee Member) County Planning Committee (Committee Member, Substitute) Audit Committee (Committee Member) Area Planning Committee (South and West) (Committee Member) County Council (Committee Member) Standards Assessment Board (County Councillor) Combined Fire Authority for County Durham and Darlington (Committee Member) Economy and Enterprise Overview and Scrutiny Committee (Committee Member) Combined Fire Authority for County Durham and Darlington Audit and Finance Committee (Committee Member, Chair) Combined Fire Authority for County Durham and Darlington Appeals Committee (Committee Member) Standards Committee (Committee Member) Standards Committee Hearing Panel (Committee Member)

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Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended ^{Note this may include planned future meetings.}

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Environment and Sustainable Communities Overview and Scrutiny Committee Chair

Special Joint Meeting with Economy and Enterprise Overview and Scrutiny Committee, Environment and Sustainable Communities Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday 20 January 2026 1.30 pm

A joint meeting of the Environment and Sustainable Communities Overview and Scrutiny Committee and the Economy and Enterprise Overview and Scrutiny Committee was scheduled to discuss the progress and challenges of the Leisure Transformation Programme. The meeting's agenda included an update on the programme's delivery, key challenges encountered, and performance outcomes.

January 20, 2026, 1:30 pm

Combined Fire Authority for County Durham and Darlington Committee Member

Combined Fire Authority for County Durham and Darlington - Monday 19 January 2026 10.00 am

The Combined Fire Authority for County Durham and Darlington was scheduled to meet on Monday 19 January 2026 to discuss a range of operational, financial, and strategic matters. Key topics included the evaluation of the 2025 Bonfire Campaign, the State of Fire Report from His Majesty's Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services (HMICFRS), and updates from various committees and Member Champions.

January 19, 2026, 10:00 am

Environment and Sustainable Communities Overview and Scrutiny Committee Chair

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.

January 15, 2026, 10:00 am

Standards Committee Hearing Panel Committee Member

Standards Committee Hearing Panel - Tuesday 13 January 2026 9.30 am

The Standards Committee Hearing Panel of County Durham Council was scheduled to convene on Tuesday 13 January 2026. The primary item on the agenda was to consider a report from the Deputy Monitoring Officer concerning four case files: FS-Case-505549532, FS-Case-511445732, FS-Case-539664142, and FS-Case-546254817. The meeting was also scheduled to address the election of a Chair and the declaration of interests.

January 13, 2026, 9:30 am

Highways Committee Committee Member

Highways Committee - Friday 19 December 2025 9.30 am

The Highways Committee is scheduled to convene to discuss a range of topics, with a primary focus on an application to modify the Definitive Map and Statement of Public Rights of Way concerning an alleged public footpath in West Rainton.

December 19, 2025