Councillor Ian Cross

Special, Economy and Enterprise Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday 25 November 2025 9.30 am

The Economy and Enterprise Overview and Scrutiny Committee were scheduled to discuss houses in multiple occupation (HMOs) and the Supported Housing Improvement Programme (SHIP). The committee was expected to review the council's powers to regulate HMOs, and to receive an update on the SHIP, which aims to improve standards in non-commissioned supported housing.

Environment and Sustainable Communities Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Monday 24 November 2025 9.30 am

The Environment and Sustainable Communities Overview and Scrutiny Committee were scheduled to meet to discuss waste management services in County Durham and the council's Ecological Emergency Action Plan. Councillors were expected to receive a strategic overview of waste management, focusing on the introduction of food waste collections, and to review the progress and resourcing of the Ecological Emergency Action Plan.

Economy and Enterprise Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Friday 7 November 2025 9.30 am

The Economy and Enterprise Overview and Scrutiny Committee were scheduled to meet to discuss the selective licensing scheme, review the social housing allocations policy and receive an update on strategic place plans. Also on the agenda was the first quarter performance management report.

Standing Advisory Council on Religious Education (SACRE) - Thursday 6 November 2025 1.30 pm

The County Durham Standing Advisory Council on Religious Education (SACRE) met on 6 November 2025. The agenda included a report from Education Durham, and a discussion of SACRE membership. The meeting was also scheduled to include a presentation from a SACRE member about their faith and community.

Special Meeting, Environment and Sustainable Communities Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday 29 October 2025 9.30 am

The Environment and Sustainable Communities Overview and Scrutiny Committee was scheduled to discuss council land management, including corporate property and land, as well as the management of woodland, parks and amenity land. Councillors were expected to note the information provided in the presentations.