Councillor Carol Hart
Email: Carol.Hart@derbyshire.gov.uk
Council: Derbyshire
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
53 meetings · Page 1 of 11
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.
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.
Health Scrutiny Committee - Monday, 24 November 2025 10.30 am
The Health Scrutiny Committee was scheduled to discuss intermediate care services, hear an update from the East Midlands Ambulance Service (EMAS), and review its work programme. A main focus of the meeting was to be a discussion of the case for changing intermediate care services in Derby and Derbyshire. The committee was also scheduled to discuss ways to improve patient discharge and help people stay at home longer.
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.
Derbyshire Police and Crime Panel - Thursday, 6 November 2025 10.00 am
The Derbyshire Police and Crime Panel met to discuss the Police and Crime Commissioner's finance update, efforts to bring offenders to justice, a review of the Police and Crime Plan, the annual report, responses to member questions, and maternity arrangements for the Police and Crime Commissioner.
Decisions from Meetings
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Reserves Position and Reserves Policy
From: Cabinet - Thursday, 30 January 2025 2.00 pm - January 30, 2025
...to note the current and forecast positions for both General and Earmarked Reserves, approve the Reserves Policy, and acknowledge the use of earmarked reserves to mitigate the forecast 2024-25 overspend while maintaining the General Reserve balance.
Recommendations Approved
Childcare Sufficiency Assessment 2024 - 2025
From: Cabinet - Thursday, 9 January 2025 2.00 pm - January 09, 2025
...to approve the Childcare Sufficiency Assessment 2024-2025 for publication.
Recommendations Approved
Children's Services SEND Capital Budget (High Needs Provision Capital) Allocations
From: Cabinet - Thursday, 9 January 2025 2.00 pm - January 09, 2025
...to note funding received from the Department for Education, acknowledge previously approved allocations, and approve a further allocation of £953,000 to Stubbin Wood School.
Recommendations Approved
Budget Savings Proposals 2025/26 to 2029/30
From: Cabinet - Thursday, 9 January 2025 2.00 pm - January 09, 2025
...to note the financial context, possible budget saving options for 2025/26, and the need for alternative savings if proposals don't progress, and to refer these proposals to the Improvement and Scrutiny Committee for feedback.
Recommendations Approved
Preparation of Budget 2025-26
From: Cabinet - Thursday, 5 December 2024 2.00 pm - December 05, 2024
...to approve the timetable, consultation arrangements, and related procedures for preparing the Council's 2025-26 budget, including noting the commencement of pre-budget engagement, proposals for reviewing the Five Year Financial Plan, and arrangements for reviewing reserves.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 53
Average per Month: 2.7
Decisions Recorded: 15