Councillor Charlotte Gates

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.

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.

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.

Council - Wednesday, 8 October 2025 2.00 pm

Derbyshire County Council met to discuss a range of issues, including budget revisions, appointments, and a motion opposing large-scale solar farms. The council approved revisions to the constitution, appointed an interim chief executive, and supported a motion to oppose large-scale solar farms on greenfield sites.

Appointments and Conditions of Service Committee - Monday, 6 October 2025 3.00 pm

The Appointments and Conditions of Service Committee convened on Monday, 6 October 2025, to discuss several key employment and pay-related matters. The committee approved a revised Probation Policy, recommended changes to the Pay Policy Statement to reflect performance-related pay for the Chief Executive role, and noted the implementation of pay awards for Local Government Services employees, Chief Officers, and Chief Executives. Additionally, the committee supported changing the job title of Managing Director to Chief Executive.