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The Derbyshire County Council Cabinet met on Thursday, 2 July 2026, to discuss and approve several key financial and service-related matters. Decisions made included the approval of the 2025-26 financial outturn, allocations for school capital projects, and the establishment of regional fostering hubs.
Performance Monitoring and Budget Monitoring Outturn 2025-26
The Cabinet noted and agreed the Council Plan performance and Revenue outturn position for the financial year 2025-26. A cumulative deficit of £93.308m on the Dedicated Schools Grant at 31 March 2026 was also noted. The Cabinet agreed and approved two budget carry forwards and sought approval from full Council to carry forward Flexible Capital Receipts totalling £25.195m, including £5.000m for Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) transformation costs. Furthermore, a permanent virement of £36.671m and a temporary virement of £0.039m from Children's Services to Place for the Travel to School Service were approved.
Allocations from the Children's Services Capital Budget
Funding was approved from the Children's Services Capital budget to support projects at Hadfield St. Andrews Junior School and Chinley Primary School. The Cabinet also noted the receipt of Section 106 Developer Contributions to repay the Children's Services Capital Budget for front-funded projects, as well as the return of funds to the budget for completed projects with an underspend. Delegated approvals since the last Cabinet report on 8th January 2026 were also noted.
End-to-End Fostering Hubs Design Phase Approval (Foster for East Midlands)
The Cabinet approved the delegation of Derbyshire County Council's Agency Decision Maker and panel administrator functions, in respect of foster carer approval, to Nottinghamshire County Council, Nottingham City Council, and Derby City Council as part of the Fostering For East Midlands Council hub and End to End Fostering arrangements. Derbyshire County Council will also undertake Agency Decision Maker functions on behalf of the other participating councils when required. The acceptance of a grant of £0.951M to support the proposed programme was approved. Authority was delegated to the Executive Director, in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Children's Services, to establish, implement, and operate the regional end-to-end fostering arrangements.
Housing Support Grant to Improve Outcomes for Housing/Homelessness
The Cabinet approved the recommendations within a not for publication report concerning the Housing Support Grant, aimed at improving outcomes for housing and homelessness.
Proposal to Work with East Midlands Chamber to Deliver Business Support
The Cabinet approved the recommendations within a not for publication report regarding a proposal to work with the East Midlands Chamber to deliver business support.
Increase in Value of A54 Works on 2025-27 Commercial Pipeline PLACE1167H
The Cabinet approved the recommendations within a not for publication report concerning an increase in the value of A54 Works on the 2025-27 Commercial Pipeline.
Delegated decisions linked to this meeting
Decision summaries below are AI-generated from the council’s published record. Check the council source or the full decision page before relying on them.
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Housing Support Grant to Improve Outcomes for Housing/Homelessness
Recommendations ApprovedDerbyshire Council Cabinet on 02/07/2026 approved recommendations in a not for publication report. This decision was subject to call-in.
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Proposal to Work with East Midlands Chamber to Deliver Business Support
Recommendations ApprovedDerbyshire Council Cabinet resolved to approve recommendations on 02/07/2026. This decision was to work with East Midlands Chamber to deliver business support.
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Performance Monitoring and Budget Monitoring Outturn 2025-26 as at Quarter 4 (31 March 2026)
Recommendations ApprovedThe Cabinet Member for Environment approved acceptance of two grants on 02/07/2026. The council will receive £0.440m from Arts Council England for library improvements and £0.005m from The Reading Agency for National Year of Reading activities. These funds will be used to refurbish Alfreton, Ilkeston, and Long Eaton libraries and to deliver reading-based events.
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Allocations from the Children’s Services Capital Budget
Recommendations ApprovedThe Cabinet Member for Strategic Leadership approved changes to outside body appointments on 29/06/2026. Councillor D Price was replaced by Councillor D Taylor on the Derbyshire Law Centre, Councillor D Elsdon was replaced by Councillor D Price on the Derbyshire Police and Crime Panel, and Councillor S Mabbott was replaced by Councillor Alex Millward on the East Midlands County Combined Authority - Skills and Employment Advisory Committee.
The Cabinet approved allocations from the Children's Services Capital Budget on 02/07/2026. Additional funding was approved for structural repairs at Hadfield St. Andrews Junior School and a roof replacement at Chinley Primary School. The Cabinet also noted the receipt of Section 106 Developer Contributions and the return of funds for completed projects with underspends.
The Cabinet Member for Environment approved the acceptance of two grants on 02/07/2026. A grant of £0.440m from Arts Council England under the Libraries Improvement Fund and a grant of £0.005m from The Reading Agency under the National Year of Reading funding stream were accepted. These grants will support library improvements and reading engagement activities.
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Increase in Value of A54 Works on 2025-27 Commercial Pipeline PLACE1167H
Recommendations ApprovedDerbyshire Cabinet decided to approve recommendations in a not for publication report on 02/07/2026. This decision concerned an increase in the value of A54 Works on the 2025-27 Commercial Pipeline.
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End-to-End Fostering Hubs – Design Phase Approval (Foster for East Midlands)
Recommendations ApprovedThe Cabinet Member for Highways approved the procurement of technical services for core logging and associated testing, with an expenditure of up to £0.480m for three years. Authority was delegated to the Executive Director – Place to award the contract and manage its delivery.
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