Councillor Ian Cross

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.

Area Planning Committee (North) - Thursday 18 December 2025 1.00 pm

The Area Planning Committee (North) of County Durham Council is scheduled to meet on Thursday 18 December 2025, to discuss planning application DM/25/01765/FPA for the erection of a foodstore, and to confirm the minutes of their previous meeting.

Economy and Enterprise Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Monday 15 December 2025 10.00 am

The Economy and Enterprise Overview and Scrutiny Committee are scheduled to meet to discuss updates on the County Durham Housing Strategy, the County Durham Plan, the quarter two forecast of revenue and capital outturn, and the minutes from the County Durham Economic Partnership Board meeting held on 16 September 2025.

County Council - Wednesday 10 December 2025 12.00 pm

The Durham County Council convened an extraordinary meeting to consider the conferment of the title of Honorary Alderman or Honorary Alderwoman upon deserving former councillors. The report pack outlined the criteria for eligibility and listed the former councillors who met those requirements.

County Council - Wednesday 10 December 2025 10.00 am

Durham County Council is scheduled to meet to discuss a range of issues, including the Local Council Tax Reduction Scheme, treasury management, and public health. Councillors will also consider motions on waste incineration, poverty among the terminally ill, and support for local farmers.