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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County Council - Wednesday 22 October 2025 10.00 am
Durham County Council convened on 22 October 2025, addressing key issues such as an amendment to the member code of conduct regarding freedom of expression, the adoption of the Middridge neighbourhood plan, and the County Durham Youth Justice Service's plan for 2025-26.
Statutory Licensing Sub-Committee - Wednesday 22 October 2025 1.00 pm
The Statutory Licensing Sub-Committee of Durham County Council scheduled a meeting to discuss a premises licence application and confirm the minutes of previous meetings. Councillor Tim Robson, Chair of the Statutory Licensing Sub-Committee, was scheduled to chair the meeting.
Special, County Planning Committee - Monday 20 October 2025 1.00 pm
The County Planning Committee met to discuss two planning applications. Councillors approved the application for 137 homes in Wheatley Hill, and approved the application for 79 homes in Pelton.
Special, Statutory Licensing Sub-Committee - Friday 17 October 2025 9.30 am
The Statutory Licensing Sub-Committee of Durham County Council met to consider an application for the review of a premises licence. The meeting was scheduled to discuss a review of the licence for CroBar in Barnard Castle following an application from Durham Constabulary. Councillors Jan Blakey, Matt Burnard, Steven Franklin and John Kinvig were scheduled to attend the meeting.
Special, Police and Crime Panel - Thursday 9 October 2025 10.15 am
The Durham County Council Police and Crime Panel met on Thursday 9 October 2025 to discuss a number of issues, including a report on a High Court Judgement relating to police participation in Pride events, a complaint against the Police and Crime Commissioner, and the appointment of an Independent Co-opted Member to the Panel. The meeting was held at County Hall, Durham.
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: 35
Average per Month: 4.4
Decisions Recorded: 2