Councillor Jonathan Elmer

Annual, County Council - Wednesday 21 May 2025 10.00 am

At the annual meeting of Durham County Council, Councillor Robbie Rodiss was elected as Chair and Councillor Jackie Teasdale as Vice Chair. Councillor Andrew Husband was elected as Leader of the Council, who then announced his Deputy Leader and Cabinet members. The council also approved the scheme of delegation as set out in the Council's Constitution.

Area Planning Committee (Central and East) - Tuesday 8 April 2025 9.30 am

At the Area Planning Committee (Central and East) meeting, councillors approved plans for 33 affordable homes in Seaham, 64 dwellings in Wheatley Hill, and a retrospective application for a parking area in Durham, while a proposal for a dormer bungalow in Sherburn Hill was refused. Councillors also approved a variation to a planning application in High Shincliffe, and two change of use applications to Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) in Gilesgate. Finally, the committee approved a full planning application for an extension to the Durham Community Fire Station.

County Planning Committee - Wednesday 2 April 2025 10.00 am

The County Planning Committee met to discuss and decide on two planning applications: an eastward extension to Hulands Quarry and agricultural land improvements at Spring Garden, Lanchester. The committee approved the Hulands Quarry extension but rejected the Spring Garden application.

Corporate Overview and Scrutiny Management Board - Friday 28 March 2025 9.30 am

Environment and Sustainable Communities Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Monday 24 March 2025 9.30 am