Agenda item

The Minutes of the meeting held on 20 January 2017 were agreed and signed by the Chairman as a correct record.

Councillor Temple expressed his disappointment at the news that the work at Shotley Bridge Hospital had not completed.  He had relayed information to members in his community that the hospital would re-open after works had completed at the end of February, following confirmation from the Chief Executive of County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust. 

The Chairman confirmed that a report would be requested and reported back.

The Principal Overview and Scrutiny Officer explained that communication had been received from the Trust advising that following completion of the remedial works, additional works had been identified which was causing the further delay.  He assured Members that this would be followed up with the Trust.