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Durham at a glance: 10 recent meetings · 4 upcoming · 4 active issues · 4 decisions
Active issues
What's hot right now· 4
Coming up
Upcoming meetings· 4
City Council - Nov 2, 2026
City CouncilNov 2TodayHistoric Preservation Commission (HPC) - Nov 3, 2026
Historic Preservation Commission (HPC)Nov 31 daysJoint City-County Planning Committee (JCCPC) - Nov 4, 2026
Joint City-County Planning Committee (JCCPC)Nov 42 daysEnvironmental Affairs Board (EAB) - Nov 4, 2026
Environmental Affairs Board (EAB)Nov 42 days
On the record
Recent decisions· 4
Adopt HUD Continuum of Care Planning Grant Ordinance
Approved 7–0City CouncilOct 19Adopt HUD Emergency Solutions Grant Ordinance
Approved 7–0City CouncilOct 19Annex 508 Olive Branch Road and Establish Zoning
Approved 6–1City CouncilOct 19FY 2025-2026 to FY 2026-2027 Funding Carryover and Budget Amendments
Approved 7–0City CouncilOct 19
Development watch
What's being built· 4
Recent meetings
Full archive →- OCT27Board of Adjustment (BOA)
Durham Board of Adjustment will consider appeal, orders, and 2027 schedule
- OCT22City CouncilTranscribedVideo
City Council reviews housing authority updates and tree canopy data
- OCT19City CouncilTranscribedVideo
Durham City Council votes to oppose state constitutional amendments and annexes parcel on Olive Branch Road.
- OCT13City Council
Durham City Council and County Committee Set to Review Livable Wage and Schedules
- OCT13Planning Commission (PC)
Durham Planning Commission scheduled to weigh text changes, map updates, and small area plans
- OCT8City CouncilTranscribedVideo
Durham Firefighter Killed in Line of Duty as City Council Considers Policy and Budget Items
Frequently asked about Durham
When does the Durham City Council meet?
Regular business meeting: 1st and 3rd Monday, 7:00 PM (Council Chambers; holiday weeks shift to Tuesday); Work session: Thursday, 1:00 PM, two weeks before each regular meeting (Committee Room, 101 City Hall Plaza). Location: Council Chambers, 1st Floor, City Hall, 101 City Hall Plaza.
Where can I find Durham meeting agendas and minutes?
Agendas and minutes are published on the city's meeting portal; every meeting is indexed with a searchable transcript on OpenNorthCarolina.
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