Councillor Richard Manchester

Highways Committee - Tuesday 15 April 2025 9.30 am

The Highways Committee met to discuss traffic calming measures in Seaham and Langley Park, as well as proposed changes to the Traffic Regulation Order (TRO) in Durham City. The committee endorsed proposals for a one-way system and traffic calming on Ash Crescent, Seaham, and for traffic calming on C62 Low Moor Road, Langley Park. They also endorsed changes to the Durham City TRO, including an increase to the road user charge.

Area Planning Committee (Central and East) - Tuesday 8 April 2025 9.30 am

At the Area Planning Committee (Central and East) meeting, councillors approved plans for 33 affordable homes in Seaham, 64 dwellings in Wheatley Hill, and a retrospective application for a parking area in Durham, while a proposal for a dormer bungalow in Sherburn Hill was refused. Councillors also approved a variation to a planning application in High Shincliffe, and two change of use applications to Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) in Gilesgate. Finally, the committee approved a full planning application for an extension to the Durham Community Fire Station.

Highways Committee - Friday 21 March 2025 9.30 am

County Council - Wednesday 19 March 2025 10.00 am

Combined Fire Authority for County Durham and Darlington - Friday 14 March 2025 10.00 am