Councillor John Grant

Economy and Enterprise Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Friday 7 November 2025 9.30 am

The Economy and Enterprise Overview and Scrutiny Committee were scheduled to meet to discuss the selective licensing scheme, review the social housing allocations policy and receive an update on strategic place plans. Also on the agenda was the first quarter performance management report.

Corporate Overview and Scrutiny Management Board - Friday 24 October 2025 9.30 am

The Corporate Overview and Scrutiny Management Board met to discuss the Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000, the Adult and Health Services Annual Statutory Representations Report, the Digital Strategy, and the Workforce Strategy.

County Council - Wednesday 22 October 2025 10.00 am

The County Council meeting on 22 October 2025 saw the approval of a new Council Plan for 2025-2030, which outlines the council's priorities and ambitions for the next five years. A significant debate also took place regarding an amendment to the Member Code of Conduct concerning freedom of expression, which was ultimately carried.

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.