Minutes:
Apologies for absence were received from Councillors J Blakey, D Boyes, P Brookes, J Charlton, N Grayson, K Hopper, L Kennedy, H Liddle, K Hopper, L Kennedy, E Mavin, A Patterson, A Reed and K Thompson and S Errington (Durham and Darlington Fire and Rescue Service), Mrs C Craig (Faith Rep) and Mrs P Parkins.