Councillor Terry Rooney

Safer and Stronger Communities Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Monday, 7 September 2026 - 10.00 am

County Council - Wednesday, 15 July 2026 - 10.00 am

The County Council met for its final meeting at County Hall, addressing a range of important local issues. Key decisions included the adoption of an interim policy to manage Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) across the county and the approval of significant changes to the Council's committee structure in response to new national legislation.

Safer and Stronger Communities Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Friday, 26 June 2026 - 11.00 am

The Safer and Stronger Communities Overview and Scrutiny Committee met on Friday 26 June 2026 to review performance data from the fourth quarter of the 2025/26 financial year, discuss road safety and home fire safety, and consider the committee's work programme for the upcoming year.

County Council - Wednesday, 20 May 2026 - 10.00 am

The County Council of County Durham held its Annual Meeting on Wednesday 20 May 2026, electing a Chair and Vice-Chair and reviewing its Constitution. Key decisions included the approval of significant changes to the Council's Constitution, the appointment of council bodies and allocation of seats to political groups, and the establishment of two political assistant roles.

County Council - Wednesday 18 February 2026 10.00 am

The Durham County Council met on Wednesday 18 February 2026, where a significant portion of the discussion and decisions revolved around the council's financial future, including the approval of the Medium Term Financial Plan and the setting of Council Tax. The council also debated and voted on a motion concerning the re-industrialisation of County Durham and addressed concerns regarding healthcare provision at Shotley Bridge Hospital.