Councillor Michael Ramage

County Council - Wednesday 9 December 2026 10.00 am

County Council - Wednesday 21 October 2026 10.00 am

The County Council meeting on Wednesday 21 October 2026 addressed a range of significant issues, including the adoption of the Durham Family Panel Annual Report, updates on political balance and committee seat allocations, and proposals for the Local Council Tax Reduction Scheme. Key discussions also focused on the County Durham Youth Justice Plan, the Health and Wellbeing Board's annual report, and motions concerning housing development and the procurement of accommodation for asylum seekers.

County Council - Wednesday, 15 July 2026 - 10.00 am

The Durham County Council meeting on 15 July 2026 addressed a range of significant issues, including the adoption of an interim policy for Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) and proposed changes to planning and highways decision-making processes. The council also discussed the Treasury Management Outturn Report for 2025/26 and heard questions from the public regarding kinship care and traffic safety in Leadgate.

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.

County Planning Committee - Wednesday 4 March 2026 1.00 pm

The County Planning Committee of Durham County Council met on Wednesday 4 March 2026, where they considered two planning applications. The committee approved an outline application for 156 dwellings in Coundon, despite objections regarding landscape impact and policy conflicts, due to the council's lack of a five-year housing land supply. They also approved a full planning application for 105 dwellings in Thornley, with conditions and legal agreements for developer contributions.