Councillor Paul Mountford

Highways Committee - Friday 19 December 2025 9.30 am

The Highways Committee is scheduled to convene to discuss a range of topics, with a primary focus on an application to modify the Definitive Map and Statement of Public Rights of Way concerning an alleged public footpath in West Rainton.

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.

Special, Statutory Licensing Sub-Committee - Monday 8 December 2025 11.00 am

The Statutory Licensing Sub-Committee met to consider a representation made by Mr Duncan Craig, barrister for the premises licence holder, against interim steps imposed on Quinns Inn, Spennymoor following a summary review application by Durham Constabulary. The interim steps, which took immediate effect on 26 November 2025, consisted of the removal of Mrs Susan Ellis as the Designated Premises Supervisor and the suspension of the premises licence. The sub-committee was asked to determine whether to withdraw or modify the interim steps, considering their appropriateness for promoting the licensing objectives[^2].