Carol Wood - Councillor for Derbyshire

Councillor Carol Wood

 Reform UK  Cabinet Member for Net Zero and Environment

Email: Carol.AnneWood@derbyshire.gov.uk

Council: Derbyshire

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: Cabinet (Committee Member) Council (Committee Member)

Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

13 meetings · Page 1 of 3

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
Cabinet Committee Member

Cabinet - Thursday, 4 December 2025 2.00 pm

Derbyshire County Council's cabinet approved a public consultation on home to school transport policy changes, gave the go-ahead for a compulsory purchase order to support the South Derbyshire Growth Zone, and discussed budget preparations for 2026/27. The cabinet also reviewed performance and budget monitoring reports, progress at Markham Vale, and updates to the Library Strategy.

December 04, 2025
Cabinet Committee Member

Cabinet - Thursday, 27 November 2025 12.00 pm, NEW

The Derbyshire County Council Cabinet approved a recommendation to submit a proposal for a single unitary council for the whole of the Derby and Derbyshire area to the government. The decision followed a debate and vote on 13 November 2025, where the council supported the Uniting Derbyshire proposal. If approved, the new council would aim to simplify local government, improve accountability, and deliver better value for residents.

November 27, 2025
Cabinet Committee Member

Cabinet - Thursday, 13 November 2025 12.00 pm

The Derbyshire County Council cabinet met on 13 November 2025, approving a highways capital programme for 2026-27, allocating funds for homelessness prevention under the Homes for Ukraine scheme, and agreeing to seek a partner to improve the council's operating model. Councillors also approved an updated whistleblowing policy and allocated Section 106 [^2] funding to children's services. Finally, the cabinet approved an adjustment to the Ashbourne Reborn construction contract value, which was discussed in private.

November 13, 2025

Decisions from Meetings

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Children's Services SEND Capital Budget (High Needs Provision Capital) Allocations

From: Cabinet - Thursday, 16 October 2025 12.00 pm - October 16, 2025

...to allocate £1,832,550 from the Children's Services SEND High Needs Provision Capital Allocation to Esteem Multi Academy Trust for the refurbishment and change of use of the former Hunloke Adult Education Centre to provide additional places for pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities.

Recommendations Approved

Regeneration Project Pipeline

From: Cabinet - Thursday, 16 October 2025 12.00 pm - October 16, 2025

...to approve the Regeneration Pipeline and prioritised projects, excluding the Avenue site – Phase 3, to approve the allocation of 2025-26 EMCCA funding and other specific approvals for projects, excluding the Avenue site – Phase 3, and to delegate authority to the Executive Director for Place to pursue funding, accept grants, add projects to programs, authorize engagement, and add the Avenue site to the Regeneration Pipeline pending further discussions.

Recommendations Approved

Recommendation to approve the grant funding award in relation to Williamthorpe Clean Energy Facility

From: Cabinet - Thursday, 16 October 2025 12.00 pm - October 16, 2025

...to approve acceptance of £0.7 million in grant funding from the Mayoral Renewables Fund via the East Midlands Combined Authority for the Williamthorpe Clean Energy Facility and delegate authority to the Executive Director for Corporate Services and Transformation to confirm the grant terms.

Recommendations Approved

Annual Review Letter of the Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman

From: Cabinet - Thursday, 16 October 2025 12.00 pm - October 16, 2025

...to note the Annual Review letter of the Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman for the year ending 31 March 2025.

Recommendations Approved

Award of Contract for Tendered Local Bus Services (PTU 259)

From: Cabinet - Thursday, 16 October 2025 12.00 pm - October 16, 2025

...to approve the recommendations detailed in the not for publication report regarding the award of the Local Bus Services Contract (PTU 2519).

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 13

Average per Month: 1.6

Decisions Recorded: 40