Councillor James Pickard

Durham Family Panel - Friday 16 January 2026 9.30 am

The Durham Family Panel meeting was scheduled to cover a range of important topics concerning children and young people in County Durham. Key discussions were expected to include updates on Ofsted inspections, the progress and achievements of children in care, and the support provided to care leavers, adopted children, and kinship carers. The panel was also set to review the Durham Safeguarding Children Partnership's annual report, detailing multi-agency efforts to protect children.

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.

Children and Young People's Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday 6 January 2026 10.00 am

The Children and Young People's Overview and Scrutiny Committee of Durham County Council met on Tuesday 6 January 2026 to discuss a range of important topics concerning the welfare and development of children and young people in the county. Key areas of focus included the Best Start in Life agenda, updates on 0-25 Family Health Services, the progress of the Family Hubs programme, and financial forecasts for Children and Young People's Services. The committee also reviewed the latest performance management report for the second quarter of the 2025/2026 financial year.

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.