Councillor Charlotte Gates

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.

Regulatory - Planning Committee - Monday, 14 July 2025 1.00 pm

The Regulatory - Planning Committee was scheduled to meet on 14 July 2025 to discuss a planning application for a new haul road at Grange Mill Quarry, as well as updates on current enforcement actions, appeals, and matters determined under delegated powers.

Appointments and Conditions of Service Committee - Monday, 14 July 2025 3.00 pm

The Appointments and Conditions of Service Committee were scheduled to meet on 14 July 2025 to discuss revisions to several employment policies, the ratification of a pay agreement, and a pay policy for teachers. The meeting was set to cover revisions to the fixed term contracts policy and secondment policy, as well as a new relocation procedure. Also on the agenda was the ratification of the Soulbury pay agreement and a pay policy for teachers employed by the local authority but not attached to schools.