Councillor Rhys Burriss

Charter Trustees for the City of Durham - Wednesday 10 December 2025 11.30 am

The Charter Trustees for the City of Durham were scheduled to meet to discuss the external audit and to consider the budget and council tax precept for 2026/27. The meeting was scheduled to take place in Committee Room 2, County Hall, Durham.

Charter Trustees for the City of Durham - Wednesday 22 October 2025 11.30 am

The Charter Trustees for the City of Durham were scheduled to meet on Wednesday 22 October 2025 to discuss an amendment to standing orders and a forecast of revenue outturn for 2025/26. The meeting was also scheduled to confirm the minutes of meetings held on 11 June, 30 June and 16 July 2025.

County Council - Wednesday 22 October 2025 10.00 am

Durham County Council convened on 22 October 2025, addressing key issues such as an amendment to the member code of conduct regarding freedom of expression, the adoption of the Middridge neighbourhood plan, and the County Durham Youth Justice Service's plan for 2025-26.

Central Durham Crematorium Joint Committee - Wednesday 24 September 2025 2.00 pm

The Central Durham Crematorium Joint Committee met to discuss financial monitoring, performance, and future budget strategies for the crematorium. A key topic was the proposed increase in cremation fees and how this would impact the budget and services offered. The committee also considered updates to the risk register and internal audit processes.

Area Planning Committee (Central and East) - Tuesday 9 September 2025 1.00 pm

The Area Planning Committee (Central and East) met to discuss two planning applications. A mixed-use development including a retail unit and student accommodation at Land South of South College, The Drive, Durham, DH1 3LD was approved, and a change of use application for Bowburn Methodist Church, Ash Terrace, Durham Road, Bowburn, Durham, DH6 5AS to convert it into holiday lets was refused.