Councillor Michael Ramage

Annual Meeting, County Council - Wednesday 20 May 2026 10.00 am

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.

County Council - Wednesday 18 February 2026 10.00 am

The Durham County Council meeting on Wednesday 18 February 2026 focused heavily on the council's financial future, with significant decisions made regarding the budget, council tax, and the medium-term financial plan. The council also debated and voted on a motion concerning the re-industrialisation of County Durham and addressed concerns about healthcare provision at Shotley Bridge Hospital.

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

The Adults, Wellbeing and Health Overview and Scrutiny Committee of County Durham Council met on Monday 12 January 2026. The meeting was scheduled to discuss a range of important topics concerning the health and wellbeing of residents in County Durham.

County Council - Wednesday 10 December 2025 12.00 pm

The Durham County Council convened an extraordinary meeting to consider the conferment of the title of Honorary Alderman or Honorary Alderwoman upon deserving former councillors. The report pack outlined the criteria for eligibility and listed the former councillors who met those requirements.