Agenda item

The minutes of the meeting held on 20 September 2019 were agreed as a correct record and signed by the Chair.

The Overview and Scrutiny Officer advised the Committee that a response was sent to David Orford regarding his new appointment of Deputy Chief Constable of Durham Constabulary. He added that a letter containing the views of members on arson and deliberate secondary fires within the east Durham area was considered by the Safe Durham Partnership and a response from the partnership was anticipated. 

The Overview and Scrutiny Officer noted in respect of the item relating to Media that the consultation on alcohol licensing in Durham City had been circulated to members of the committee and the closing date was 8 November 2019.

The Overview and Scrutiny Officer mentioned in relation to the item on the Quarter One 2019/20 Performance Management Report he had sent Councillor Hampson’s comments to the relevant Officers within Durham County Council and they had been actioned.