Jan Blakey - Councillor for County Durham

Councillor Jan Blakey

 Independent

Email: jan.blakey@durham.gov.uk

Council: County Durham

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: Charter Trustees for the City of Durham (Committee Member) County Council (Committee Member) Combined Fire Authority for County Durham and Darlington (Committee Member) Central Durham Crematorium Joint Committee (Chair) Combined Fire Authority for County Durham and Darlington Performance Committee (Committee Member) General Licensing and Registration Sub-Committee (1) (Committee Member) Area Planning Committee (North) Adults, Wellbeing and Health Overview and Scrutiny Committee General Licensing and Registration Sub-Committee (3) Statutory Licensing Committee Statutory Licensing Sub-Committee (Committee Member) Corporate Overview and Scrutiny Management Board Appeals and Complaints Sub-Committee (Committee Member) Area Planning Committee (Central and East) (County Councillor) Combined Fire Authority for County Durham and Darlington Audit and Finance Committee County Planning Committee Cabinet Chief Officer Appointments Committee

Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

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Statutory Licensing Sub-Committee Committee Member

Special, Statutory Licensing Sub-Committee - Thursday 25 September 2025 9.30 am

The Statutory Licensing Sub-Committee convened to consider an application for a summary licence review of CroBar at 14 Horsemarket, Barnard Castle. The review was initiated following a certificate issued by a senior police officer, asserting the premises' association with serious crime. Councillors T Robson, J Blakey, L Brown and M Burnard were scheduled to attend the meeting.

September 25, 2025
Central Durham Crematorium Joint Committee Chair

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.

September 24, 2025
Combined Fire Authority for County Durham and Darlington Committee Member

Combined Fire Authority for County Durham and Darlington - Friday 19 September 2025 10.00 am

The Combined Fire Authority for County Durham and Darlington met on 19 September 2025 to discuss correspondence, the statement of assurance, and an update from His Majesty's Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire and Rescue Services (HMICFRS). The authority approved the 2024-25 Statement of Assurance.

September 19, 2025
Combined Fire Authority for County Durham and Darlington Performance Committee Committee Member

Combined Fire Authority for County Durham and Darlington Performance Committee - Monday 15 September 2025 10.00 am

The Combined Fire Authority for County Durham and Darlington Performance Committee met to review performance reports for Quarter Four of 2024/25 and Quarter One of 2025/26, and to note letters of appreciation received by the service. Councillors reviewed performance against set targets, comparing it with the previous year's figures, and identified areas needing improvement. The committee also noted the letters of appreciation.

September 15, 2025
Area Planning Committee (Central and East) County Councillor

Area Planning Committee (Central and East) - Tuesday 9 September 2025 1.00 pm

The Area Planning Committee (Central and East) met to discuss two planning applications. A mixed-use development including a retail unit and student accommodation at Land South of South College, The Drive, Durham, DH1 3LD was approved, and a change of use application for Bowburn Methodist Church, Ash Terrace, Durham Road, Bowburn, Durham, DH6 5AS to convert it into holiday lets was refused.

September 09, 2025

Decisions from Meetings

1 decision

Apologies for Absence

From: Area Planning Committee (North) - Thursday 28 November 2024 9.30 am - November 28, 2024

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 105

Average per Month: 4.6

Decisions Recorded: 1