Councillor John Grant

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.

Highways Committee - Monday 13 October 2025 9.30 am

The Highways Committee of Durham County Council met on 13 October 2025 to discuss proposed changes to traffic regulation orders in several locations. The meeting was scheduled to address objections received during consultations on amendments to parking and waiting restrictions in Kyo, Annfield Plain, Greencroft, Catchgate, Harelaw, and Dipton, as well as in Bishop Auckland. Councillors were asked to decide, in principle, whether the Traffic Regulation Orders should be made.

Special, Corporate Overview and Scrutiny Management Board - Wednesday 8 October 2025 1.00 pm

This article summarises what was scheduled to be discussed at the Corporate Overview and Scrutiny Management Board meeting on 8 October 2025. The meeting was scheduled to consider requests to call in two decisions made by the cabinet. These related to the East Durham Community Athletics Track and the 2025-26 Quarter One Forecast Outturn for the Revenue Budget.

Special, Corporate Overview and Scrutiny Management Board - Thursday 2 October 2025 2.00 pm

Here's a summary of the items scheduled for discussion at the Corporate Overview and Scrutiny Management Board meeting on 2 October 2025. The meeting was scheduled to cover a range of financial and performance matters, as well as a review of scrutiny arrangements. Note that this summary is based solely on the agenda and associated reports, and it is not possible to know what was actually discussed or what decisions, if any, were made.

Highways Committee - Tuesday 16 September 2025 9.30 am

The Highways Committee met to discuss proposed traffic calming measures and parking restrictions in several areas. Councillors endorsed proposals for traffic calming in Kelloe and new parking restrictions in Blackhall, Blackhill and Shotley Bridge, Chester-le-Street and Birtley, and Coxhoe, all of which will now proceed for a final decision by the Corporate Director of Neighbourhoods and Environment. The committee also approved a Definitive Map Modification Order related to public footpaths near Esh.