Paul Sexton - Councillor for County Durham

Councillor Paul Sexton

Reform UK

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Committees: Standards Committee (Committee Member) County Council (Committee Member) Combined Fire Authority for County Durham and Darlington (Committee Member) Corporate Parenting Panel Environment and Sustainable Communities Overview and Scrutiny Committee Corporate Overview and Scrutiny Management Board (Committee Member) Economy and Enterprise Overview and Scrutiny Committee Appeals and Complaints Sub-Committee General Licensing and Registration Sub-Committee (3) Combined Fire Authority for County Durham and Darlington Appeals Committee (Committee Member) Area Planning Committee (South and West) (Committee Member) General Licensing and Registration Sub-Committee (2) Standards Assessment Board (Committee Member) Cabinet (County Councillor)

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Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended ^{Note this may include planned future meetings.}

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Standards Assessment Board Committee Member

Standards Assessment Board - Tuesday 17 March 2026 1.00 pm

The Standards Assessment Board of Durham County Council is scheduled to consider a number of complaints received under the Code of Conduct for Members. The meeting will also include an update on ongoing complaints and a review of previously considered cases.

March 17, 2026, 1:00 pm

Standards Committee Committee Member

Standards Committee - Thursday 5 March 2026 10.00 am

The Standards Committee of Durham County Council was scheduled to meet on Thursday 5 March 2026 to discuss national trends in local government standards, review updates on the Code of Conduct, and plan the committee's work programme for the upcoming year. The meeting's agenda focused on ensuring high standards of ethical conduct among councillors.

March 05, 2026, 10:00 am

Area Planning Committee (South and West) Committee Member

Area Planning Committee (South and West) - Thursday 19 February 2026 1.00 pm

The Area Planning Committee (South and West) of County Durham Council met on Thursday 19 February 2026 to consider a range of planning applications. The meeting's agenda included discussions on a proposed change of use for a property to become a children's care home, alongside proposals for the erection of new housing developments in Leeholme, Shildon, and Staindrop.

February 19, 2026, 1:00 pm

County Council Committee Member

County Council - Wednesday 18 February 2026 10.00 am

The Durham County Council meeting on Wednesday 18 February 2026 focused heavily on the council's financial future, with significant decisions made regarding the budget, council tax, and the medium-term financial plan. The council also debated and voted on a motion concerning the re-industrialisation of County Durham and addressed concerns about healthcare provision at Shotley Bridge Hospital.

February 18, 2026, 10:00 am

Combined Fire Authority for County Durham and Darlington Committee Member

Combined Fire Authority for County Durham and Darlington - Tuesday 17 February 2026 10.00 am

The Combined Fire Authority for County Durham and Darlington met on Tuesday 17 February 2026 to discuss the upcoming financial year's budget, the Community Risk Management Plan for 2026-2030, and the Pay Policy Statement for 2026/27. The meeting also included updates from various committees and a report on current correspondence.

February 17, 2026, 10:00 am

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Decisions from Meetings

2 decisions

Complaint Reference FS-Case-764185102

From: Standards Assessment Board - Monday 1 December 2025 3.00 pm - December 01, 2025

Recommendations Approved

Apologies for Absence

From: Standards Assessment Board - Monday 1 December 2025 3.00 pm - December 01, 2025

For Determination

Summary

Meetings Attended: 89

Average per Month: 3.2

Decisions Recorded: 2