Councillor John Shuttleworth

Chief Officer Appointments Committee - Monday 15 December 2025 1.30 pm

County Council - Wednesday 10 December 2025 10.00 am

Durham County Council is scheduled to meet to discuss a range of topics, including a petition to reduce the speed limit in Neville's Cross from 40mph to 30mph, a mid-year review of treasury management, and the Local Council Tax Reduction Scheme for 2026/27. Councillors will also consider motions on waste incineration, poverty, and support for local farmers.

County Council - Wednesday 10 December 2025 12.00 pm

Pension Fund Committee - Friday 5 December 2025 10.00 am

The Pension Fund Committee is scheduled to meet on Friday, 5 December 2025, to discuss the overall value and performance of the pension fund, review the annual report and accounts, and consider regulatory updates and policy statements. The meeting will also cover consultations on scheme improvements and a review of pension fund risks. Some items will be discussed in a closed session due to the confidential nature of the information.

Audit Committee - Wednesday 26 November 2025 9.30 am

The Audit Committee of Durham County Council convened on 26 November 2025, at County Hall, Durham to discuss a range of reports covering governance, risk management, audit findings, and financial performance. Items on the agenda included presentations and reports from the Corporate Director of Resources, the Director of Legal and Democratic Services, and the external auditor. A key focus was the review and approval of the council's audited statement of accounts for the year ended 31 March 2025.