Councillor Michael Stead

Annual, County Council - Wednesday 21 May 2025 10.00 am

At the annual meeting of Durham County Council, Councillor Robbie Rodiss was elected as Chair and Councillor Jackie Teasdale as Vice Chair. Councillor Andrew Husband was elected as Leader of the Council, who then announced his Deputy Leader and Cabinet members. The council also approved the scheme of delegation as set out in the Council's Constitution.

Central Durham Crematorium Joint Committee - Wednesday 23 April 2025 2.00 pm

The Central Durham Crematorium Joint Committee met to discuss performance, finances, risk management and audit reports. The meeting included a review of the financial outturn for 2024/25, an update on the risk register, and the annual internal audit report. Also on the agenda was a quarterly performance report, and a discussion of support service agreements.

Area Planning Committee (South and West) - Thursday 17 April 2025 10.00 am

The Area Planning Committee (South and West) met to discuss planning applications in County Durham. Councillors approved an application for the erection of a 3,600-seated arena, a small lake, landscaped hillside performance area, performance bridge and associated works for 'Lost Feather' bird show at Kynren, Flatts Farm, and were minded to approve an application for the construction of 42 no. bungalows at land west of petrol filling station, Bank Top Terrace, Trimdon Village.

Corporate Overview and Scrutiny Management Board - Friday 28 March 2025 9.30 am

County Council - Wednesday 19 March 2025 10.00 am