Councillor Ian Cross

Area Planning Committee (North) - Tuesday, 7 April 2026 - 12.10 pm

Economy and Enterprise Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday, 31 March 2026 - 1.30 pm

The Economy and Enterprise Overview and Scrutiny Committee of County Durham Council is scheduled to consider a draft interim policy for Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) outside of the Durham City Article 4 areas. The committee will review the proposed policy, which aims to provide clarity on how HMO applications will be determined once new planning regulations come into effect.

Area Planning Committee (North) - Thursday, 26 March 2026 - 10.00 am

The Area Planning Committee (North) of County Durham Council was scheduled to discuss a proposal for a new access road to Hamsterley Hall. The meeting's agenda also included standard procedural items.

Environment and Sustainable Communities Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Monday 23 March 2026 10.00 am

The Environment and Sustainable Communities Overview and Scrutiny Committee was scheduled to discuss district heating and heat networks, the minutes from previous meetings, and the County Durham Environment Partnership. The committee was also set to review performance management reports and financial outturns.

Children and Young People's Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Friday 6 March 2026 10.00 am

The Children and Young People's Overview and Scrutiny Committee of County Durham Council met on Friday 6 March 2026 to discuss school attendance and education outcomes. The meeting's report pack outlined scheduled discussions on the current state of school attendance across the county, including national and local data, policies, and collaborative efforts. Additionally, the committee was set to review the performance of schools in County Durham through Ofsted inspections and examine educational attainment data across various key stages.