Councillor Michael Stead

Area Planning Committee (South and West) - Thursday 11 December 2025 1.00 pm

The Area Planning Committee (South and West) are scheduled to discuss planning applications relating to Newton Aycliffe, Bishop Auckland, and Winston.

County Council - Wednesday 10 December 2025 10.00 am

Durham County Council is scheduled to meet to discuss a range of topics, including a petition to reduce the speed limit in Neville's Cross from 40mph to 30mph, a mid-year review of treasury management, and the Local Council Tax Reduction Scheme for 2026/27. Councillors will also consider motions on waste incineration, poverty, and support for local farmers.

County Council - Wednesday 10 December 2025 12.00 pm

Pension Fund Committee - Friday 5 December 2025 10.00 am

The Pension Fund Committee is scheduled to meet on Friday, 5 December 2025, to discuss the overall value and performance of the pension fund, review the annual report and accounts, and consider regulatory updates and policy statements. The meeting will also cover consultations on scheme improvements and a review of pension fund risks. Some items will be discussed in a closed session due to the confidential nature of the information.

Area Planning Committee (South and West) - Thursday 20 November 2025 1.00 pm

The Area Planning Committee (South and West) met to consider planning applications in the Durham area. The committee was scheduled to review an application to convert a residential property into a children's home, and another to expand a caravan site.