Councillor Ian Catchpole

County Council - Wednesday 18 February 2026 10.00 am

The Durham County Council meeting on Wednesday 18 February 2026 focused heavily on the council's financial future, with significant decisions made regarding the budget, council tax, and the medium-term financial plan. The council also debated and voted on a motion concerning the re-industrialisation of County Durham and addressed concerns about healthcare provision at Shotley Bridge Hospital.

Combined Fire Authority for County Durham and Darlington Audit and Finance Committee - Tuesday 17 February 2026 11.00 am

The Combined Fire Authority for County Durham and Darlington Audit and Finance Committee meeting was scheduled to review the audit completion report for the year ended 31 March 2025 and the statement of accounts for the same period. The committee was also set to consider the corporate risk register and the forecast of outturn for the 2025/26 financial year.

Combined Fire Authority for County Durham and Darlington - Tuesday 17 February 2026 10.00 am

The Combined Fire Authority for County Durham and Darlington met on Tuesday 17 February 2026 to discuss the upcoming financial year's budget, the Community Risk Management Plan for 2026-2030, and the Pay Policy Statement for 2026/27. The meeting also included updates from various committees and a report on current correspondence.

Special Meeting, Environment and Sustainable Communities Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Monday 16 February 2026 10.00 am

The Environment and Sustainable Communities Overview and Scrutiny Committee of County Durham Council met on Monday 16 February 2026 to discuss regional and local transport policy and delivery. The meeting focused on updates regarding transport infrastructure, active travel initiatives, passenger transport services, and the expansion of electric vehicle charging infrastructure.

Corporate Overview and Scrutiny Management Board - Thursday 12 February 2026 10.00 am

The Corporate Overview and Scrutiny Management Board was scheduled to consider the council's use of investigatory powers, its financial plans for the coming years, and the outcomes of a Corporate Peer Challenge. The board was also set to discuss the Poverty Strategy for 2026-2030.