Councillor Steven Franklin
Email: Steven.Franklin@durham.gov.uk
Council: County Durham
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
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Special, Statutory Licensing Sub-Committee - Friday 19 December 2025 10.00 am
The Statutory Licensing Sub-Committee is scheduled to convene to consider an application for the review of a premises licence for Quinns Inn in Spennymoor. The review was triggered by an application from Durham Constabulary, citing concerns about serious crime and disorder. Councillors will need to determine what steps, if any, are appropriate to take with the licence to promote the licensing objectives[^2].
County Council - Wednesday 10 December 2025 10.00 am
Durham County Council is scheduled to meet to discuss a range of issues, including the Local Council Tax Reduction Scheme, treasury management, and public health. Councillors will also consider motions on waste incineration, poverty among the terminally ill, and support for local farmers.
County Council - Wednesday 10 December 2025 12.00 pm
The Durham County Council convened an extraordinary meeting to consider the conferment of the title of Honorary Alderman or Honorary Alderwoman upon deserving former councillors. The report pack outlined the criteria for eligibility and listed the former councillors who met those requirements.
County Planning Committee - Wednesday 3 December 2025 1.00 pm
The County Planning Committee is scheduled to meet on 3 December 2025 to discuss several planning applications, including a solar farm, a housing development, and a community park. The committee will review reports and consider feedback from consultees and the public before making any decisions.
Special, Statutory Licensing Sub-Committee - Wednesday 26 November 2025 1.00 pm
The Statutory Licensing Sub-Committee convened to consider an application to vary the premises licence for K2/Union at 7-9 Front Street, Consett. The committee was also scheduled to review the minutes from previous meetings held in September 2025. This article will summarise the agenda for the meeting, based on the provided documents. It is important to note that this is only a summary of what was scheduled to be discussed, and there is no information about what was actually discussed or decided.
Decisions from Meetings
2 decisions
NCC 3917 - Public Footpath No. 9 Bishop Auckland Parish, Etherley Moor - Temporary Footpath Closure Order (Table 7 Paragraph 9(h)) (Part A)
From: Special, Statutory Licensing Sub-Committee - Wednesday 13 August 2025 9.30 am - August 13, 2025
...to facilitate public footpath surfacing and edging improvement works on Footpath 9 Bishop Auckland Parish, Etherley Moor, he agreed to advertise and seal a Temporary Traffic Regulation Order, following consultations, to temporarily close the footpath for approximately two weeks starting July 28, 2025.
Recommendations Approved
NCC 3886 - Temporary Public Bridleway Closure Order - Bridleway Numbers 42 Lartington and 91 Cotherstone, Lartington Hall Estate, Lartington (Table 7 Paragraph 9(h)) (Part A)
From: County Planning Committee - Wednesday 2 July 2025 1.00 pm - July 02, 2025
...to facilitate private bridge repair works at Lartington Hall Estate, a Temporary Traffic Regulation Order was approved to temporarily close Bridleway Numbers 42 Lartington and 91 Cotherstone for approximately two months, following consultations with the Chief of Police.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 40
Average per Month: 4.0
Decisions Recorded: 2