Councillor John Grant

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.

Economy and Enterprise Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Monday 15 September 2025 9.30 am

The Economy and Enterprise Overview and Scrutiny Committee met on 15 September 2025, and members reviewed the work of the County Durham Economic Partnership, the progress of Strategic Place Plans, the council's financial performance, and the latest performance data against the Council Plan 2024-28. The committee agreed to note the reports and presentations provided.

General Licensing and Registration Sub-Committee (3) - Monday 8 September 2025 9.30 am

The General Licensing and Registration Sub-Committee (3) convened to address a single application concerning a private hire and Hackney carriage driver's license. The committee resolved to exclude the public from the discussion due to the confidential nature of the information to be reviewed.