Councillor Alasdair Sutton

Council - Wednesday, 10 December 2025 2.00 pm

The Derbyshire County Council is scheduled to meet on Wednesday, 10 December 2025, to discuss several key items, including the appointment of a new Chief Executive, revisions to the council's constitution, budget monitoring, and responses to public and elected member questions. Councillors will also consider motions related to solar farms and battery storage, a digital ID scheme, and support for local services.

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.

Pensions and Investments Committee - Wednesday, 3 December 2025 10.30 am

The Pensions and Investments Committee was scheduled to meet to discuss the investment and stewardship of the Derbyshire Pension Fund, as well as proposed changes to the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS). The committee was also expected to review the results of the 2025 actuarial valuation[^2] of the Derbyshire Pension Fund. A report on the stewardship activities of LGPS Central Limited (LGPSC) was also scheduled for discussion.

Extraordinary meeting, Council - Thursday, 13 November 2025 4.00 pm, NEW

The council met to discuss and vote on a recommendation to be put to the cabinet regarding local government reorganisation, and ultimately voted to support a single unitary council for the whole Derby and Derbyshire area. The council also agreed to delegate authority to the Interim Chief Executive, Simon Stevens, in discussion with Councillor Alan Graves, Leader of the Council and Cabinet Member for Strategic Leadership, to make any amendments and additions to the submission document following feedback from the full council.

Pensions and Investments Committee - Wednesday, 22 October 2025 10.30 am

The Pensions and Investments Committee was scheduled to meet to discuss the actuarial valuation of the Derbyshire Pension Fund, a performance report, and the fund's risk register. Councillors were also expected to discuss investment pooling as part of the Local Government Pension Scheme, during which the public would be excluded.