Councillor John Shuttleworth

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.

Pension Fund Committee - Friday 5 December 2025 10.00 am

The Pension Fund Committee for Durham County Council convened on Friday, 5 December 2025, to address a range of topics, including the overall value and performance of pension fund investments, regulatory updates, and a review of the fund's risk management and policy statements. The committee was also scheduled to discuss the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) improvements regarding access and protections. Some items, dealing with exempt or confidential information, were scheduled to be discussed in private.

Corporate Overview and Scrutiny Management Board - Monday 1 December 2025 10.00 am

The Corporate Overview and Scrutiny Management Board (COSMB) of County Durham Council convened on 1 December 2025, to discuss a range of topics, including the Local Council Tax Reduction Scheme, the council tax base, and the Medium Term Financial Plan. The board was also scheduled to discuss the County Durham Partnership, the refresh of overview and scrutiny co-optees, and to review recent petitions received by the council.

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.

Chief Officer Appointments Committee - Monday 24 November 2025 1.30 pm

The Chief Officer Appointments Committee of Durham County Council met on 24 November 2025. Items on the agenda included the appointment of a Corporate Director of Children and Young People's Services, as well as the minutes from a prior meeting. Due to the confidential nature of some items, a resolution to exclude the public was also on the agenda.