Councillor Stephen Gray

Cabinet - Wednesday 9 July 2025 9.30 am

The Durham County Council Cabinet met to discuss the local council tax reduction scheme, performance management, budget outturns, the planning and infrastructure bill, school budgets, and adult social care. The cabinet agreed to consult on changes to the Local Council Tax Reduction Scheme, noted the Quarter 4 Performance Management Report, and approved amendments to the capital programme. They also discussed the Planning and Infrastructure Bill and the financial challenges facing maintained schools.

Combined Fire Authority for County Durham and Darlington - Friday 20 June 2025 10.00 am

The Combined Fire Authority for County Durham and Darlington was scheduled to meet on 20 June 2025 to discuss committee membership, a review of the constitution, representation on other bodies, and other business. The meeting was to be held at the County Durham and Darlington Fire and Rescue Service Headquarters.

Cabinet - Wednesday 18 June 2025 9.30 am

The Durham County Council Cabinet met on 18 June 2025, and accepted the minutes of the previous meeting. The Cabinet discussed and approved the Health Protection Assurance Annual Report, and noted the Continuous Improvement Best Value & Corporate Peer Challenge Improvement Plan Progress Report.

Annual, County Council - Wednesday 21 May 2025 10.00 am

At the annual meeting of Durham County Council, Councillor Robbie Rodiss was elected as Chair and Councillor Jackie Teasdale as Vice Chair. Councillor Andrew Husband was elected as Leader of the Council, who then announced his Deputy Leader and Cabinet members. The council also approved the scheme of delegation as set out in the Council's Constitution.