Councillor Robert Potts

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.

Corporate Overview and Scrutiny Management Board - Thursday 12 February 2026 10.00 am

The Corporate Overview and Scrutiny Management Board was scheduled to consider the council's use of investigatory powers, its financial plans for the coming years, and the outcomes of a Corporate Peer Challenge. The board was also set to discuss the Poverty Strategy for 2026-2030.

Police and Crime Panel - Tuesday 3 February 2026 10.00 am

The Police and Crime Panel was scheduled to discuss the proposed policing precept for 2026/27, which includes options for council tax increases to fund policing services. The panel was also set to review reports on rural crime and the work of the Commissioner's Victims' Champions.

Corporate Overview and Scrutiny Management Board - Friday 23 January 2026 10.00 am

The Corporate Overview and Scrutiny Management Board is scheduled to meet on Friday 23 January 2026 to review the council's financial outturn for the second quarter of the 2025/26 financial year, examine performance management reports, and consider upcoming key decisions. The meeting will also discuss the provisional local government settlement for the Medium Term Financial Plan.

Combined Fire Authority for County Durham and Darlington - Monday 19 January 2026 10.00 am

The Combined Fire Authority for County Durham and Darlington was scheduled to meet on Monday 19 January 2026 to discuss a range of operational, financial, and strategic matters. Key topics included the evaluation of the 2025 Bonfire Campaign, the State of Fire Report from His Majesty's Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services (HMICFRS), and updates from various committees and Member Champions.