Councillor Mike Currah

Economy and Enterprise Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Monday 8 July 2024 9.30 am

County Council - Wednesday 26 June 2024 10.00 am

Durham County Council's meeting on 26 June 2024 covered a range of topics, including the appointment of independent members to the Audit Committee, the annual review of the Constitution, and the allocation of seats to political groups. Key decisions included the approval of changes to the Constitution and the appointment of three independent members to the Audit Committee.

Area Planning Committee (Central and East) - Tuesday 11 June 2024 9.30 am

The Area Planning Committee (Central and East) of County Durham Council met on Tuesday 11 June 2024 to discuss several significant planning applications. Decisions were made on various proposals, including the approval of a new children's home and the development of bungalows on derelict land.

Special (Joint Meeting with Environment and Sustainable Communities OSC), Economy and Enterprise Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Thursday 6 June 2024 9.30 am

County Planning Committee - Wednesday 5 June 2024 10.00 am

The meeting focused on a single planning application for the development of a holiday and visitor accommodation site at Akrem Lodge, Staindrop Road, West Auckland. The application was discussed in detail, including its potential economic benefits and concerns about landscape impact and highway safety. The committee ultimately approved the application.