Councillor Nicola Lyons

Cabinet - Wednesday 11 February 2026 10.00 am

County Council - Wednesday 28 January 2026 10.00 am

The Durham County Council is scheduled to meet on Wednesday 28 January 2026, with a number of key reports and motions on the agenda. Discussions are expected to cover the adoption of the Startforth Neighbourhood Plan, an updated Local Code of Corporate Governance, and a motion calling for the restoration of overnight urgent care services at Shotley Bridge Hospital.

Charter Trustees for the City of Durham - Wednesday 28 January 2026 11.30 am

The Charter Trustees for the City of Durham are scheduled to meet on Wednesday 28 January 2026. The meeting's agenda includes a review of honorary alderman arrangements and an update on the council's risk assessment.

Cabinet - Wednesday 21 January 2026 10.00 am

The Cabinet of County Durham Council was scheduled to consider a range of important financial and policy matters. Key discussions were planned around the Medium Term Financial Plan, an update on Adult Social Care, and a review of the Housing Allocations Policy. The meeting also included consideration of the Corporate Peer Challenge Final Report and future partnering arrangements for Newcastle International Airport.

Chief Officer Appointments Committee - Tuesday 13 January 2026 9.30 am

The Chief Officer Appointments Committee of County Durham Council was scheduled to hold a meeting on Tuesday 13 January 2026. The primary item on the agenda was the formal interviews for the Post of Corporate Director of Children and Young People's Services.