Councillor Michael Stead

Area Planning Committee (South and West) - Thursday 19 February 2026 1.00 pm

The Area Planning Committee (South and West) of County Durham Council met on Thursday 19 February 2026 to consider a range of planning applications. The meeting's agenda included discussions on a proposed change of use for a property to become a children's care home, alongside proposals for the erection of new housing developments in Leeholme, Shildon, and Staindrop.

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.

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

The Area Planning Committee (South and West) was scheduled to convene to address several planning applications, including residential developments, extra care housing, and modifications to existing structures.

County Council - Wednesday 10 December 2025 10.00 am

Durham County Council is scheduled to meet to discuss a range of issues, including the Local Council Tax Reduction Scheme, treasury management, and public health. Councillors will also consider motions on waste incineration, poverty among the terminally ill, and support for local farmers.

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.