Councillor Ian Cross

County Council - Wednesday 22 October 2025 10.00 am

Durham County Council convened on 22 October 2025, addressing key issues such as an amendment to the member code of conduct regarding freedom of expression, the adoption of the Middridge neighbourhood plan, and the County Durham Youth Justice Service's plan for 2025-26.

Special (Joint meeting with Environment and Sustainable Communities Overview and Scrutiny Committee), Economy and Enterprise Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Monday 13 October 2025 1.30 pm

This was a special joint meeting of the Economy and Enterprise Overview and Scrutiny Committee and the Environment and Sustainable Communities Overview and Scrutiny Committee. The main item for discussion was a report and presentation on fuel poverty in County Durham. Councillors were expected to comment on the report and presentation, and to consider receiving a further update on fuel poverty at a future meeting.

Environment and Sustainable Communities Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Friday 3 October 2025 9.30 am

The Environment and Sustainable Communities Overview and Scrutiny Committee were scheduled to meet on Friday 3 October 2025 to discuss a number of reports and updates. Items to be discussed included the Durham City Green Corridor, the Local Nature Recovery Strategy, financial forecasts, and performance management. The committee was also scheduled to review the minutes from the Environment and Climate Change Partnership Executive Board meeting held on 1 July 2025.

Area Planning Committee (North) - Thursday 25 September 2025 1.00 pm

The Area Planning Committee (North) met to discuss planning applications in the north of County Durham. The meeting was scheduled to cover outline applications for custom build plots and a full planning application for developing holiday units.

Central Durham Crematorium Joint Committee - Wednesday 24 September 2025 2.00 pm

The Central Durham Crematorium Joint Committee met to discuss financial monitoring, performance, and future budget strategies for the crematorium. A key topic was the proposed increase in cremation fees and how this would impact the budget and services offered. The committee also considered updates to the risk register and internal audit processes.