Matt Burnard - Councillor for County Durham

Councillor Matt Burnard

 Reform UK

Email: Matt.Burnard@durham.gov.uk

Council: County Durham

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: Area Planning Committee (North) (Committee Member) Statutory Licensing Sub-Committee (Committee Member, Chair) Central Durham Crematorium Joint Committee (Committee Member) Safer and Stronger Communities Overview and Scrutiny Committee (Committee Member) County Council (Committee Member) Charter Trustees for the City of Durham (Committee Member) General Licensing and Registration Sub-Committee (2) (Committee Member)

Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

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Statutory Licensing Sub-Committee Chair

Special, Statutory Licensing Sub-Committee - Tuesday 28 October 2025 9.30 am

The Statutory Licensing Sub-Committee, consisting of Councillor Liz Brown, Councillor Matt Burnard, Councillor Steven Franklin, and Councillor Robbie Rodiss, convened to consider an application for a new premises licence. The meeting was scheduled to address the application for International Food and Wine, located at 35b Shafto Way, Newton Aycliffe, and any objections to it. Councillors were asked to determine the application with a view to promoting the licensing objectives[^2].

October 28, 2025
County Council Committee Member

County Council - Wednesday 22 October 2025 10.00 am

Durham County Council convened on 22 October 2025, addressing key issues such as an amendment to the member code of conduct regarding freedom of expression, the adoption of the Middridge neighbourhood plan, and the County Durham Youth Justice Service's plan for 2025-26.

October 22, 2025
Charter Trustees for the City of Durham Committee Member

Charter Trustees for the City of Durham - Wednesday 22 October 2025 11.30 am

The Charter Trustees for the City of Durham were scheduled to meet on Wednesday 22 October 2025 to discuss an amendment to standing orders and a forecast of revenue outturn for 2025/26. The meeting was also scheduled to confirm the minutes of meetings held on 11 June, 30 June and 16 July 2025.

October 22, 2025
Statutory Licensing Sub-Committee Chair

Special, Statutory Licensing Sub-Committee - Friday 17 October 2025 9.30 am

The Statutory Licensing Sub-Committee of Durham County Council met to consider an application for the review of a premises licence. The meeting was scheduled to discuss a review of the licence for CroBar in Barnard Castle following an application from Durham Constabulary. Councillors Jan Blakey, Matt Burnard, Steven Franklin and John Kinvig were scheduled to attend the meeting.

October 17, 2025
Statutory Licensing Sub-Committee Committee Member

Special, Statutory Licensing Sub-Committee - Thursday 25 September 2025 9.30 am

The Statutory Licensing Sub-Committee convened to consider an application for a summary licence review of CroBar at 14 Horsemarket, Barnard Castle. The review was initiated following a certificate issued by a senior police officer, asserting the premises' association with serious crime. Councillors T Robson, J Blakey, L Brown and M Burnard were scheduled to attend the meeting.

September 25, 2025

Decisions from Meetings

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Summary

Meetings Attended: 30

Average per Month: 3.8

Decisions Recorded: 0