Councillor Mary-Lynn Franklin

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.

County Planning Committee - Wednesday 4 February 2026 1.00 pm

The County Planning Committee meeting scheduled for Wednesday 04 February 2026 was set to discuss two significant planning applications. These included a proposal for the erection of 105 new dwellings in Thornley and an application for the continued extraction of minerals and importation of inert material for restoration purposes at Tarmac's quarry in Old Quarrington, Durham.

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.

Durham Family Panel - Friday 16 January 2026 9.30 am

The Durham Family Panel meeting was scheduled to cover a range of important topics concerning children and young people in County Durham. Key discussions were expected to include updates on Ofsted inspections, the progress and achievements of children in care, and the support provided to care leavers, adopted children, and kinship carers. The panel was also set to review the Durham Safeguarding Children Partnership's annual report, detailing multi-agency efforts to protect children.

Adults, Wellbeing and Health Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Monday 12 January 2026 10.00 am

The Adults, Wellbeing and Health Overview and Scrutiny Committee was scheduled to discuss a range of important topics concerning the health and social care services within County Durham. The meeting's agenda included a presentation on the County Durham and Darlington NHS FT's Independent Governance Review of its Breast Services, alongside a performance update from the North East Ambulance Service NHS FT.