Councillor John Cottier

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.

County Council - Wednesday 18 February 2026 10.00 am

The Durham County Council meeting on Wednesday 18 February 2026 focused heavily on the council's financial future, with significant decisions made regarding the budget, council tax, and the medium-term financial plan. The council also debated and voted on a motion concerning the re-industrialisation of County Durham and addressed concerns about healthcare provision at Shotley Bridge Hospital.

Special Joint Meeting with Economy and Enterprise Overview and Scrutiny Committee, Environment and Sustainable Communities Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday 11 February 2026 1.30 pm

A joint meeting of the Environment and Sustainable Communities Overview and Scrutiny Committee and the Economy and Enterprise Overview and Scrutiny Committee was scheduled to discuss battery energy storage systems and solar energy. The committees were to be updated on the national and local policy context surrounding these technologies and consider their implications for the future County Durham Plan.

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.

County Council - Wednesday 10 December 2025 12.00 pm

The Durham County Council convened an extraordinary meeting to consider the conferment of the title of Honorary Alderman or Honorary Alderwoman upon deserving former councillors. The report pack outlined the criteria for eligibility and listed the former councillors who met those requirements.