Councillor Sean Healy

Area Planning Committee (Central and East) - Tuesday 12 May 2026 1.00 pm

Durham Family Panel - Friday 8 May 2026 9.30 am

Area Planning Committee (Central and East) - Tuesday 7 April 2026 1.00 pm

The Area Planning Committee (Central and East) of County Durham Council was scheduled to consider a range of planning applications, with a significant focus on the proposed change of use for Hopper House in Durham. Other applications included proposals for new dwellings in Bowburn and Thornley, the conversion of an agricultural barn in Trimdon Station, the creation of dog walking fields in Hesleden, and a variation of condition for a property in Durham.

Durham Family Panel - Friday 20 February 2026 9.30 am

The Durham Family Panel was scheduled to receive updates on various aspects of children's services, including Ofsted reports, the activities of the Children in Care Council, and the work of the 'Voices' Care Leavers' Network. The meeting was also set to include presentations from young people involved in the 'Experts through Experience' group.

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.