Councillor Kathryn Rooney

Special, Standards Committee - Wednesday 15 October 2025 1.00 pm

The Standards Committee of County Durham Council was scheduled to meet to discuss updates to the Procedure for Member Code of Conduct Complaints. The proposed changes included introducing a Standards Assessment Board, offering informal resolutions to code of conduct breaches, and clarifying the process for handling complaints. The committee was also expected to discuss delegating authority to the Director of Legal and Democratic Services to make minor amendments to the procedure.

Cabinet - Wednesday 15 October 2025 9.30 am

The Durham County Council Cabinet met to discuss a range of issues, including the approval of a new council plan, public health initiatives, support for children in care, and strategies for revitalising high streets. Councillors agreed to publish the Director of Public Health Annual Report 2025, and approved the new Durham Family Strategy 2025-2029, renaming the Corporate Parenting Panel to the Durham Family Panel. Additionally, the cabinet agreed to consult on designating areas in Bishop Auckland and Stanley for High Street Rental Auctions.

Mountsett Crematorium Joint Committee - Friday 26 September 2025 9.30 am

The Mountsett Crematorium Joint Committee met to discuss the annual external audit, a performance and operational report, and a budget strategy report. Also on the agenda was the approval of an internal audit charter and the provision of internal audit services for 2026-29. Councillors were also scheduled to review the risk register and financial monitoring report.

Combined Fire Authority for County Durham and Darlington - Friday 19 September 2025 10.00 am

The Combined Fire Authority for County Durham and Darlington met on 19 September 2025 to discuss correspondence, the statement of assurance, and an update from His Majesty's Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire and Rescue Services (HMICFRS). The authority approved the 2024-25 Statement of Assurance.

Cabinet - Wednesday 17 September 2025 9.30 am

County Durham Council's Cabinet met on Wednesday 17 September 2025, to discuss the Medium Term Financial Plan, the council's performance, budget forecasts, and several reports. They approved the Medium Term Financial Plan, reviewed the Quarter One Performance Management Report, and discussed the East Durham Community Athletics Track Grant of Option.