Mary Kelly Foy

That this House welcomes the recognition of Adam Shanley, Clerk of the City of Durham Parish Council, upon his winning the Public Service Award at the Northern Echo County Durham Together Awards 2025; notes his description as the "backbone" of public service in the city, frequent

11 Dec 2025

That this House congratulates Durham Gilesgate Primary School Parents, Teachers and Friends Association (PTFA) on being named New PTFA of the Year 2025 at the Parentkind National Awards; commends the exceptional dedication of the PTFA volunteers, led by Chair Jenny Lawshaw, who h

25 Nov 2025

That this House congratulates Durham University on being named The Times and The Sunday Times University of the Year 2026, as well as University of the Year in the North and Northeast 2026; notes that Durham has climbed to third place nationally, up from fifth last year, and has

13 Oct 2025

That this House congratulates Tom Sharples and Rotary North East on their One Life Initiative to increase the availability of community public access defibrillators; acknowledges their work training young people and community members in vital cardio-pulmonary resuscitation techni

16 Sept 2025

That this House celebrates the 139th Durham Miners’ Gala, to be held on Saturday, 12 July 2025, organised by the Durham Miners’ Association (DMA); recognises the Gala, known as The Big Meeting, as the world’s greatest celebration of trade-unionism, working-class culture, and inte

30 Jun 2025

That this House recognises June as Gypsy, Roma and Traveller History Month; celebrates the rich and diverse cultures, histories and contributions of Romany Gypsy, Irish Traveller, Roma, New Traveller, Showmen and Liveaboard Boater communities across the UK; acknowledges that sinc

10 Jun 2025

That this House notes that 9 to 15 June 2025 marks Carers Week; recognises the vital contribution made by unpaid carers across the UK; acknowledges the theme for this year’s Carers Week, Caring About Equality, which highlights the inequalities many carers face; further notes the

4 Jun 2025

That this House recognises 12 May 2025 as International Nurses Day and pays tribute to the exceptional dedication, professionalism and expertise of nursing staff across the UK and around the world; notes that nursing is a highly skilled and safety-critical profession requiring ri

12 May 2025

That this House sends its congratulations to St Leonard’s Catholic School in City of Durham for achieving an outstanding Ofsted report; remembers the appalling situation that befell pupils and teachers at the school in August 2023 following the discovery of RAAC; expresses admira

4 Dec 2024

That this House congratulates Ruth Wilson, from Mount Oswald in City of Durham constituency, and Vice Principal of John Snow College at Durham University, who has raised over £40,000 before her 40th birthday next year, for the mental health charity Mind on behalf of her late cous

17 Oct 2024