Councillor Nicola Lyons

Cabinet - Wednesday, 11 February 2026 - 10.00 am

The Cabinet of County Durham Council met on Wednesday 11 February 2026 to discuss a range of important issues, including the proposed Toft Hill and High Etherley Bypass, the council's Medium Term Financial Plan, and school admissions arrangements. Key decisions were made regarding the bypass and the financial plan.

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

The Charter Trustees for the City of Durham were scheduled to discuss arrangements for Honorary Aldermen and review the council's risk assessment. The meeting also included a report on the 2026/27 budget and council tax precept proposals.

Cabinet - Wednesday 21 January 2026 10.00 am

The Cabinet of Durham County Council met on Wednesday 21 January 2026 to discuss the Medium Term Financial Plan for 2026/27 to 2029/30, including the Provisional Local Government Finance Settlement. The meeting also included updates on Adult Social Care, a review of the Housing Allocations Policy, and the Corporate Peer Challenge Final Report and Recommendations.

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.

All Together for Spennymoor - Friday 9 January 2026 1.00 pm

The All Together for Spennymoor board was scheduled to discuss updates on the Pride in Place programme, formerly known as the Plan for Neighbourhoods initiative, and review community engagement findings. The meeting was also set to cover the forward plan and next steps for the programme.