Alan Graves - Councillor for Derbyshire

Councillor Alan Graves

 Reform UK  Leader of the Council and Cabinet Member for Strategic Leadership

Email: Alan.Graves@derbyshire.gov.uk

Council: Derbyshire

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: Cabinet (Chairman) Council (Committee Member) Recruitment Panel (Committee Member) Appointments and Conditions of Service Committee (Chairman) D2 Strategic Leadership Board

Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

20 meetings · Page 1 of 4

Council Committee Member

Alderman Ceremony, Council - Wednesday, 10 December 2025 11.00 am, NEW

The Derbyshire County Council is scheduled to meet on Wednesday, 10 December 2025, at County Hall in Matlock. The agenda includes receiving apologies for absence and declarations of interest, as well as considering the appointment of honorary aldermen and alderwomen. The meeting will be live streamed and available for playback on the council's website and YouTube channel.

December 10, 2025
Council Committee Member

Council - Wednesday, 10 December 2025 2.00 pm

The next Derbyshire County Council meeting will include discussions of the appointment of a new chief executive, revisions to standing orders, and budget monitoring. Councillors will also consider public and elected member questions, and several notices of motion.

December 10, 2025
Recruitment Panel Committee Member

Head of Paid Service, Recruitment Panel - Monday, 8 December 2025 9.00 am

The Recruitment Panel of Derbyshire Council is scheduled to meet on Monday, 8 December 2025, to appoint a chair and conduct interviews for the position of Interim Chief Executive. The meeting will be held at Committee Room 3, County Hall, Matlock.

December 08, 2025
Cabinet Chairman

Cabinet - Thursday, 4 December 2025 2.00 pm

The Derbyshire County Council cabinet has approved a series of recommendations, including a plan for the 2026/27 budget, a compulsory purchase order (CPO) for the South Derbyshire Growth Zone, and a consultation on changes to children's services transport. The cabinet also reviewed performance monitoring, development progress at Markham Vale, the library strategy, and future options for adult education services.

December 04, 2025
Cabinet Chairman

Cabinet - Thursday, 27 November 2025 12.00 pm, NEW

Derbyshire County Council's cabinet has backed a plan to create a single unitary council for the whole of Derby and Derbyshire, which would see the abolition of the existing county and district councils. The proposal will now be submitted to the government for consideration.

November 27, 2025

Decisions from Meetings

40 decisions · Page 1 of 8

Preparation of budget 2026/27

From: Cabinet - Thursday, 4 December 2025 2.00 pm - December 04, 2025

...to prepare the 2026/27 budget, the Cabinet approved the timetable, noted pre-budget engagement activities, and noted proposals for reviewing the Medium-Term Financial Plan and Earmarked and General Reserve projections.

Recommendations Approved (subject to call-in)

Markham Vale Delegated Decisions

From: Cabinet - Thursday, 4 December 2025 2.00 pm - December 04, 2025

...to approve the recommendations outlined in the confidential report regarding the ongoing redevelopment of Markham Vale, following delegated decisions made by the Executive Director - Place and the Leader of the Council.

Recommendations Approved (subject to call-in)

Children's Services Home to School Transport Policy Redesign - Permission to Consult

From: Cabinet - Thursday, 4 December 2025 2.00 pm - December 04, 2025

...to approve a public consultation on potential changes to the Home to School Transport Policy for compulsory school age children and the post 16 transport policy statement.

Recommendations Approved (subject to call-in)

Regeneration Pipeline Programme: Compulsory Purchase Order to Support South Derbyshire Growth Zone

From: Cabinet - Thursday, 4 December 2025 2.00 pm - December 04, 2025

...to proceed with the South Derbyshire Growth Zone project, including approving enabling infrastructure, delegation agreements, and the making and publication of a Side Roads Order and Compulsory Purchase Order for land acquisition.

Recommendations Approved (subject to call-in)

Performance Monitoring and Budget Monitoring/Forecast Outturn

From: Cabinet - Thursday, 4 December 2025 2.00 pm - December 04, 2025

... to note Council Plan performance and budget monitoring for Quarter 2 of 2025-26, approve the use of reserves for the SEND improvement plan, adopt amendments to the flexible use of capital receipts strategy, approve a virement for Highways Depot Improvement Works, and note the overall position on reserves.

Recommendations Approved (subject to call-in)

Summary

Meetings Attended: 20

Average per Month: 2.5

Decisions Recorded: 40