Kathryn Rooney - Councillor for County Durham

Councillor Kathryn Rooney

Liberal Democrat

Email: Kathryn.Rooney@durham.gov.uk

Council: County Durham

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: Standards Committee (Committee Member) County Council (Committee Member) Combined Fire Authority for County Durham and Darlington (Committee Member) Combined Fire Authority for County Durham and Darlington Performance Committee (Committee Member) Corporate Parenting Panel (Committee Member) Mountsett Crematorium Joint Committee (Chair) Children and Young People's Overview and Scrutiny Committee (Committee Member) Adults, Wellbeing and Health Overview and Scrutiny Committee Environment and Sustainable Communities Overview and Scrutiny Committee Cabinet (County Councillor) Standards Committee Hearing Panel (Committee Member) Durham Family Panel (Committee Member) Standards Assessment Board (Committee Member) Appeals and Complaints Sub-Committee (Committee Member)

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Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

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Cabinet County Councillor

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.

October 15, 2025
Mountsett Crematorium Joint Committee Chair

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.

September 26, 2025
Combined Fire Authority for County Durham and Darlington Committee Member

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.

September 19, 2025
Cabinet County Councillor

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.

September 17, 2025
Combined Fire Authority for County Durham and Darlington Performance Committee Committee Member

Combined Fire Authority for County Durham and Darlington Performance Committee - Monday 15 September 2025 10.00 am

The Combined Fire Authority for County Durham and Darlington Performance Committee met to review performance reports for Quarter Four of 2024/25 and Quarter One of 2025/26, and to note letters of appreciation received by the service. Councillors reviewed performance against set targets, comparing it with the previous year's figures, and identified areas needing improvement. The committee also noted the letters of appreciation.

September 15, 2025

Summary

Meetings Attended: 101

Average per Month: 3.6

Decisions Recorded: 3