Councillor Kathryn Rooney

County Council - Wednesday 16 July 2025 10.00 am

Durham County Council met on Wednesday, 16 July 2025, for a meeting that included a report from the leader, questions from the public, and discussion of the Corporate Parenting Panel Annual Report. Councillors also voted against extending the time allocated to motions, and ultimately voted to rescind the Climate Emergency Declaration made in 2019, in favour of declaring a County Durham Care Emergency.

Combined Fire Authority for County Durham and Darlington - Tuesday 15 July 2025 10.00 am

The Combined Fire Authority for County Durham and Darlington were scheduled to meet to discuss the Community Risk Management Plan, Local Government Legislation Subscription, and Pay Awards, alongside other internal matters. The meeting was due to take place at the County Durham and Darlington Fire and Rescue Service Headquarters. Councillors were also expected to discuss items that were exempt from the public.

Mountsett Crematorium Joint Committee - Thursday 3 July 2025 9.30 am

The Mountsett Crematorium Joint Committee met to discuss a range of topics, including a mid-year increase to cremation fees, a review of the committee's constitution, and the annual governance statement. The committee was also scheduled to review performance and operational matters at Mountsett Crematorium.

Combined Fire Authority for County Durham and Darlington - Friday 20 June 2025 10.00 am

The Combined Fire Authority for County Durham and Darlington was scheduled to meet on 20 June 2025 to discuss committee membership, a review of the constitution, representation on other bodies, and other business. The meeting was to be held at the County Durham and Darlington Fire and Rescue Service Headquarters.

Standards Committee - Monday 9 June 2025 1.00 pm

The Standards Committee of Durham County Council met on 9 June 2025 to discuss standards issues affecting local government. The committee was scheduled to discuss updates to the Code of Conduct, the annual report of the committee, and the recruitment of independent persons. They were also scheduled to review the committee's work programme for the coming year.