Councillor Tim McGuinness

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.

Cabinet - Wednesday 15 October 2025 9.30 am

The Durham County Council Cabinet met to discuss a range of issues, including the approval of a new council plan, public health initiatives, support for children in care, and strategies for revitalising high streets. Councillors agreed to publish the Director of Public Health Annual Report 2025, and approved the new Durham Family Strategy 2025-2029, renaming the Corporate Parenting Panel to the Durham Family Panel. Additionally, the cabinet agreed to consult on designating areas in Bishop Auckland and Stanley for High Street Rental Auctions.

Chief Officer Appointments Committee - Wednesday 1 October 2025 2.30 pm

The Chief Officer Appointments Committee of Durham County Council met on Wednesday 1 October 2025 to discuss the recruitment process for two vacant Corporate Director positions. These included the Corporate Director of Adult and Health Services, and the Corporate Director of Children and Young People's Services. The committee was also scheduled to review the minutes from previous meetings.

Cabinet - Wednesday 17 September 2025 9.30 am

County Durham Council's Cabinet met on Wednesday 17 September 2025, to discuss the Medium Term Financial Plan, the council's performance, budget forecasts, and several reports. They approved the Medium Term Financial Plan, reviewed the Quarter One Performance Management Report, and discussed the East Durham Community Athletics Track Grant of Option.

Special Meeting, Cabinet - Monday 21 July 2025 10.30 am

The Durham County Council Cabinet met to discuss and approve an interim framework for the council's priorities, initiate a consultation on an Article 4 direction regarding changes of use for houses in multiple occupation (HMOs), and review the council's financial planning and transformation strategies. The cabinet agreed to the recommendations in the reports presented.