Councillor Lyndsey Fox

County Council - Wednesday, 15 July 2026 - 10.00 am

The County Council met for its final meeting at County Hall, addressing a range of important local issues. Key decisions included the adoption of an interim policy to manage Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) across the county and the approval of significant changes to the Council's committee structure in response to new national legislation.

County Council - Wednesday, 20 May 2026 - 10.00 am

The County Council of County Durham held its Annual Meeting on Wednesday 20 May 2026, electing a Chair and Vice-Chair and reviewing its Constitution. Key decisions included the approval of significant changes to the Council's Constitution, the appointment of council bodies and allocation of seats to political groups, and the establishment of two political assistant roles.

Area Planning Committee (Central and East) - Tuesday, 12 May 2026 - 1.00 pm

The Area Planning Committee (Central and East) of County Durham Council was scheduled to meet on Tuesday 12 May 2026. The primary business of the meeting was to consider a planning application for a two-storey rear extension to a House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) at 23 Mistletoe Street, Durham.

Area Planning Committee (Central and East) - Tuesday 7 April 2026 1.00 pm

The Area Planning Committee (Central and East) of County Durham Council was scheduled to consider a range of planning applications, with a significant focus on the proposed change of use for Hopper House in Durham. Other applications included proposals for new dwellings in Bowburn and Thornley, the conversion of an agricultural barn in Trimdon Station, the creation of dog walking fields in Hesleden, and a variation of condition for a property in Durham.

County Council - Wednesday 18 February 2026 10.00 am

The Durham County Council met on Wednesday 18 February 2026, where a significant portion of the discussion and decisions revolved around the council's financial future, including the approval of the Medium Term Financial Plan and the setting of Council Tax. The council also debated and voted on a motion concerning the re-industrialisation of County Durham and addressed concerns regarding healthcare provision at Shotley Bridge Hospital.