Roger Cornwell
@cornwell.org.uk
Durham resident; Parish Councillor; Trustee, the City of Durham Trust, web designer to an amazing range of customers; politically well over to the left. On Wednesdays I may be found at Ye Old Elm Tree pub quiz, where our team has been known to win.
In case anyone was wondering, none of the hotels in County Durham are housing asylum seekers. The proportion of asylum seekers in County Durham is the lowest in the North East and only 56% of the national average, and there are only 445 asylum seekers in County Durham.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
North East asylum seeker accommodation search paused
The Home Office says it believes it has enough properties in the region for asylum seekers.
www.bbc.co.uk
August 20, 2025 at 1:52 PM
In case anyone was wondering, none of the hotels in County Durham are housing asylum seekers. The proportion of asylum seekers in County Durham is the lowest in the North East and only 56% of the national average, and there are only 445 asylum seekers in County Durham.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Having run out of time the other motions will not be considered.
July 16, 2025 at 11:05 AM
Having run out of time the other motions will not be considered.
Now moving to a vote other substantive motion. It is CARRIED by 62 votes to 7 with 17 abstentions.
July 16, 2025 at 11:03 AM
Now moving to a vote other substantive motion. It is CARRIED by 62 votes to 7 with 17 abstentions.
Ah Mark Wilkes has been called.
July 16, 2025 at 10:36 AM
Ah Mark Wilkes has been called.
It's becoming clear that the Chair is calling Reform councillors to speak. We have not yet heard from opposition councillors.
July 16, 2025 at 10:35 AM
It's becoming clear that the Chair is calling Reform councillors to speak. We have not yet heard from opposition councillors.
This has been LOST 25-61
July 16, 2025 at 10:17 AM
This has been LOST 25-61
Mark Wilkes has just moved a motion to extend the time available for the upcoming debate.
July 16, 2025 at 10:16 AM
Mark Wilkes has just moved a motion to extend the time available for the upcoming debate.
Someone has just walked in with a serious video camera, presumably to record the debates on the motions which should start in a few minutes
July 16, 2025 at 10:01 AM
Someone has just walked in with a serious video camera, presumably to record the debates on the motions which should start in a few minutes
A lot of Reform UK councillors are wearing Make Durham Great Again baseball caps with the Ward Group branding on them
July 16, 2025 at 8:58 AM
A lot of Reform UK councillors are wearing Make Durham Great Again baseball caps with the Ward Group branding on them
So I'm in the Council Chamber waiting for the meeting with it's motion to rescind the climate change resolution about to start.
July 16, 2025 at 8:56 AM
So I'm in the Council Chamber waiting for the meeting with it's motion to rescind the climate change resolution about to start.
@keithbeard.bsky.social here we are at the Gala
July 12, 2025 at 11:47 AM
@keithbeard.bsky.social here we are at the Gala
I see the LibDems have beaten Reform into third place in the by-election caused by the Reform councillor resigning.
www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/comments/252...
www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/comments/252...
Comments news from the The Northern Echo
Comments news from the The Northern Echo
www.thenorthernecho.co.uk
July 4, 2025 at 7:37 AM
I see the LibDems have beaten Reform into third place in the by-election caused by the Reform councillor resigning.
www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/comments/252...
www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/comments/252...
Just seen in our back garden; a comma butterfly.
June 11, 2025 at 2:20 PM
Just seen in our back garden; a comma butterfly.
Any thoughts, @keithbeard.bsky.social ?
I read in @theguardian.com that "An article from the Blue Labour campaign group, titled What is to be Done, calls for the government to legislate against diversity, equity and inclusion".
Do these people have no sense of history? The book has already been written: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/What_Is...
Do these people have no sense of history? The book has already been written: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/What_Is...
What Is to Be Done? - Wikipedia
en.wikipedia.org
June 2, 2025 at 1:45 PM
Any thoughts, @keithbeard.bsky.social ?
I read in @theguardian.com that "An article from the Blue Labour campaign group, titled What is to be Done, calls for the government to legislate against diversity, equity and inclusion".
Do these people have no sense of history? The book has already been written: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/What_Is...
Do these people have no sense of history? The book has already been written: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/What_Is...
What Is to Be Done? - Wikipedia
en.wikipedia.org
June 2, 2025 at 1:43 PM
I read in @theguardian.com that "An article from the Blue Labour campaign group, titled What is to be Done, calls for the government to legislate against diversity, equity and inclusion".
Do these people have no sense of history? The book has already been written: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/What_Is...
Do these people have no sense of history? The book has already been written: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/What_Is...
Reposted by Roger Cornwell
Classic!
Here is the official Harvard University website! www.harvard.edu
The link to the free goverment courses is: pll.harvard.edu/subject/gove...
The link to the free goverment courses is: pll.harvard.edu/subject/gove...
May 29, 2025 at 6:32 PM
Classic!
A further change: Reform will be marking their own homework.
Scrutiny Management Board has an important role in checking on the Council. From 2021 it was chaired by Rob Crute, a Labour member and not from the joint administration. An amendment to have Mark Wilkes, a LibDem, as Chair was lost.
Scrutiny Management Board has an important role in checking on the Council. From 2021 it was chaired by Rob Crute, a Labour member and not from the joint administration. An amendment to have Mark Wilkes, a LibDem, as Chair was lost.
May 21, 2025 at 1:12 PM
A further change: Reform will be marking their own homework.
Scrutiny Management Board has an important role in checking on the Council. From 2021 it was chaired by Rob Crute, a Labour member and not from the joint administration. An amendment to have Mark Wilkes, a LibDem, as Chair was lost.
Scrutiny Management Board has an important role in checking on the Council. From 2021 it was chaired by Rob Crute, a Labour member and not from the joint administration. An amendment to have Mark Wilkes, a LibDem, as Chair was lost.
Largely appointing committee members in accordance with established rules, but this new Council has added three members to the Charter Trustees for the City, something the outgoing administration decided not to do.
May 21, 2025 at 10:01 AM
Largely appointing committee members in accordance with established rules, but this new Council has added three members to the Charter Trustees for the City, something the outgoing administration decided not to do.
Darren Grimes has been elected Deputy and now a list of eight further councillors to the new Cabinet.
May 21, 2025 at 9:43 AM
Darren Grimes has been elected Deputy and now a list of eight further councillors to the new Cabinet.
After formal business, Andrew Husband has just been elected Leader.
May 21, 2025 at 9:40 AM
After formal business, Andrew Husband has just been elected Leader.
Voting for Chair of the Council
Richard Bell v Roddie Rodiss
Roddis wins 27-62 with 4 abstentions
Richard Bell v Roddie Rodiss
Roddis wins 27-62 with 4 abstentions
May 21, 2025 at 9:16 AM
Voting for Chair of the Council
Richard Bell v Roddie Rodiss
Roddis wins 27-62 with 4 abstentions
Richard Bell v Roddie Rodiss
Roddis wins 27-62 with 4 abstentions
Sitting in the Council chamber in Durham waiting for the first meeting of the new County Council to start.
May 21, 2025 at 8:55 AM
Sitting in the Council chamber in Durham waiting for the first meeting of the new County Council to start.
I see that Paul Sexton, elected as an independent councillor for Chester-le-Street South has just joined Reform. Disgraceful. To change allegiances so soon after the election shows contempt for the people who voted for you.
www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/2516072...
www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/2516072...
www.thenorthernecho.co.uk
May 14, 2025 at 9:18 AM
I see that Paul Sexton, elected as an independent councillor for Chester-le-Street South has just joined Reform. Disgraceful. To change allegiances so soon after the election shows contempt for the people who voted for you.
www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/2516072...
www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/2516072...
My letter leads the letters page on this week's Advertiser:
May 8, 2025 at 11:09 AM
My letter leads the letters page on this week's Advertiser:
Something #DurhamCountyCouncil has got right is a commitment to equality and diversity: durham.gov.uk/article/2689... and it must be defended.
Our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion - Durham County Council
Equality, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of our vision and core values. As a respectful and understanding employer, it is important that we encourage people to be themselves at work.
durham.gov.uk
May 3, 2025 at 9:20 PM
Something #DurhamCountyCouncil has got right is a commitment to equality and diversity: durham.gov.uk/article/2689... and it must be defended.