Councillor James Pickard

County Council - Wednesday, 25 March 2026 - 10.00 am

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

The Environment and Sustainable Communities Overview and Scrutiny Committee is scheduled to meet on Monday 23 March 2026 to discuss a range of environmental and community-focused topics. Key among these will be an update on district heating and heat networks across County Durham, alongside a review of the council's energy management and resources. The committee will also consider performance management reports and minutes from the County Durham Environment Partnership Board.

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.

Economy and Enterprise Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Monday, 2 March 2026 - 10.00 am

The Economy and Enterprise Overview and Scrutiny Committee of Durham County Council was scheduled to discuss a range of significant topics, including updates on major programmes and projects, strategic employment sites, and a review of the housing allocations policy. The committee was also set to receive the Quarter Two 2025/26 Performance Management Report.

Area Planning Committee (North) - Thursday 26 February 2026 1.00 pm

The Area Planning Committee (North) of County Durham Council was scheduled to discuss a planning application for the development of 26 residential dwellings in Sacriston. The meeting's agenda also included the minutes from a previous meeting and other administrative items.