Councillor John Kinvig

County Council - Wednesday 28 January 2026 10.00 am

The Durham County Council is scheduled to meet on Wednesday 28 January 2026, with a number of key reports and motions on the agenda. Discussions are expected to cover the adoption of the Startforth Neighbourhood Plan, an updated Local Code of Corporate Governance, and a motion calling for the restoration of overnight urgent care services at Shotley Bridge Hospital.

Special, Statutory Licensing Sub-Committee - Friday 19 December 2025 10.00 am

The Statutory Licensing Sub-Committee is scheduled to convene to consider an application for the review of a premises licence for Quinns Inn in Spennymoor. The review was triggered by an application from Durham Constabulary, citing concerns about serious crime and disorder. Councillors will need to determine what steps, if any, are appropriate to take with the licence to promote the licensing objectives[^2].

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.

County Council - Wednesday 10 December 2025 10.00 am

Durham County Council is scheduled to meet to discuss a range of issues, including the Local Council Tax Reduction Scheme, treasury management, and public health. Councillors will also consider motions on waste incineration, poverty among the terminally ill, and support for local farmers.

Special, Statutory Licensing Sub-Committee - Monday 8 December 2025 11.00 am

The Statutory Licensing Sub-Committee met to consider a representation made by Mr Duncan Craig, barrister for the premises licence holder, against interim steps imposed on Quinns Inn, Spennymoor following a summary review application by Durham Constabulary. The interim steps, which took immediate effect on 26 November 2025, consisted of the removal of Mrs Susan Ellis as the Designated Premises Supervisor and the suspension of the premises licence. The sub-committee was asked to determine whether to withdraw or modify the interim steps, considering their appropriateness for promoting the licensing objectives[^2].