Members of the Combined Fire Authority are elected from each of the two Local Authorities. The number of members for each authority is determined by the size of the electoral representation within each authority. The Fire Authority’s political balance is also a reflection of that of the two Local Authorities.
Elected Members - Durham County Councillors
Cllr John Shuttleworth - Chair of the Combined Fire Authority
Political party: Independent
Ward: Weardale
Tel: 03000 268770
Email: jshuttleworth@durham.gov.uk
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Cllr Craig Martin - Vice Chair of the Combined Fire Authority
Political party: Liberal Democrat
Ward: North Lodge
Tel: 03000 268 745
Email: craig.martin@durham.gov.uk
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Cllr Jim Atkinson
Political party: Labour
Ward: Aycliffe East
Tel: 03000 268 823
Email: jim.atkinson@durham.gov.uk
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Cllr Alison Batey
Political party: Labour
Ward: Pelton
Tel: 03000 268 678
Email: alison.batey@durham.gov.uk
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Cllr Richard Bell
Political party: Conservative
Ward: Barnard Castle West
Tel: 03000 268 683
Email: richard.bell@durham.gov.uk
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Cllr Julie Cairns
Political party: Independent
Ward: Chilton
Tel: 03000 269 258
Email: julie.cairns@durham.gov.uk
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Cllr Carole Hampson
Political party: Labour
Ward: Craghead and South Moor
Tel: 03000 268 717
Email: carole.hampson@durham.gov.uk
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Cllr Bill Kellett
Political party: Labour
Ward: Sherburn
Tel: 03000 268 715
Email: bill.kellett@durham.gov.uk
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Cllr Liz Maddison
Political party: Independent
Ward: Spennymoor
Tel: 03000 264 343
Email: liz.maddison@durham.gov.uk
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Cllr Richard Manchester
Political party: Labour
Ward: Tow Law
Tel: 03000 268 719
Email: richard.manchester@durham.gov.uk
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Cllr Carl Marshall
Political party: Labour
Ward: Stanley
Tel: 03000 268 741
Email: carl.marshall@durham.gov.uk
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Cllr Ian McLean
Political party: Labour
Ward: Horden
Tel: 03000 268 777
Email: ian.mclean@durham.gov.uk
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Cllr Elaine Peeke
Political party: Conservative
Ward: Bishop Middleham and Cornforth
Tel: 03000 269 341
Email: elaine.peeke@durham.gov.uk
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Cllr Joe Quinn
Political party: Conservative
Ward: Ferryhill
Tel: 03000 269 069
Email: joe.quinn@durham.gov.uk
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Cllr Shirley Quinn
Political party: Labour
Ward: Shildon and Dene Valley
Tel: 07891 131 402
Email: shirley.quinn@durham.gov.uk
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Cllr George Richardson
Political party: Conservative
Ward: Barnard Castle East
Tel: 03000 268 763
Email: george.richardson@durham.gov.uk
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Cllr Kathyrn Rooney
Political party: Liberal Democrat
Ward: Consett North
Tel: 03000 269 091
Email: kathryn.rooney@durham.gov.uk
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Cllr Kevin Shaw
Political party: Labour
Ward: Dawdon
Tel: 03000 268 786
Email: kevin.shaw@durham.gov.uk
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Cllr Sam Zair
Political party: Independent
Ward: Bishop Auckland Town
Tel: 03000 268 823
Email: sam.zair@durham.gov.uk
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Elected Members - Darlington Borough Councillors
Cllr Andrew Anderson
Political party: Labour
Ward: Bank Top and Lascelles
Tel: 07837 225041
Email: Andrew.G.Anderson@darlington.gov.uk
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Cllr Gerald Lee
Political party: Conservative
Ward: Heighington and Conscliffe
Tel: 01325 314622
Email: gerald.lee@darlington.gov.uk
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Cllr David Ray
Political party: Labour
Ward: Bank Top and Lascelles
Tel: 07966 048647
Email: David.Ray@darlington.gov.uk
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Cllr Matthew Snedker
Political party: Green Party
Ward: College
Tel: 07780 807059
Email: Matthew.Snedker@darlington.gov.uk
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Key Advisors to the Authority
Steve Helps
Chief Fire Officer
Tel: 0191 3755555
Tony Hope
Treasurer
Tel: 0191 3755558
Helen Bradley
Clerk and Monitoring Officer
Tel: 03000 269732
Combined Fire and Rescue Authority Meetings
The Authority meets on a regular basis. Members of the public are welcome at all meetings. For further information visit our other Fire Authority web pages or contact our Service HQ on 0345 305 8383 and ask for the Governance Team.