Councillor Liz Brown

Special Joint Meeting with Economy and Enterprise Overview and Scrutiny Committee, Environment and Sustainable Communities Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday 11 February 2026 1.30 pm

A joint meeting of the Environment and Sustainable Communities Overview and Scrutiny Committee and the Economy and Enterprise Overview and Scrutiny Committee was scheduled to discuss battery energy storage systems and solar energy. The committees were to be updated on the national and local policy context surrounding these technologies and consider their implications for the future County Durham Plan.

Area Planning Committee (Central and East) - Tuesday 10 February 2026 1.00 pm

The Area Planning Committee (Central and East) meeting scheduled for Tuesday 10 February 2026 was set to discuss several planning applications for new housing developments and changes of use. The committee was scheduled to consider applications for up to 20 new dwellings in Bowburn, 22 new dwellings in Thornley, the change of use of an agricultural barn to a residential dwelling in Trimdon Station, and the change of use of agricultural land to dog walking fields in Hesleden. Additionally, a variation of a condition for a listed building in Durham was to be discussed.

Charter Trustees for the City of Durham - Wednesday, 28 January 2026 - 11.30 am

The Charter Trustees for the City of Durham were scheduled to discuss arrangements for Honorary Aldermen and review the council's risk assessment. The meeting also included a report on the 2026/27 budget and council tax precept proposals.

Special, Statutory Licensing Sub-Committee - Friday 16 January 2026 10.00 am

The Statutory Licensing Sub-Committee of County Durham Council is scheduled to consider an application for a premises licence. The meeting will focus on a specific application that has been submitted for a local supermarket.

Environment and Sustainable Communities Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Thursday 15 January 2026 10.00 am

The Environment and Sustainable Communities Overview and Scrutiny Committee of County Durham Council was scheduled to discuss a range of environmental and community-focused topics. Key areas of focus included updates on the County Durham Environment Partnership, energy management strategies, financial outturns for the Neighbourhoods and Culture, Sport & Tourism services, and performance against the Council Plan.