Chris Henning

Council Officer

Council - Wednesday, 10 December 2025 2.00 pm

The upcoming council meeting will address key issues such as the appointment of a new Chief Executive, revisions to the council's constitution, and budget performance monitoring. Public questions and elected member questions will also be considered, alongside several notices of motion concerning local issues.

Council Officer

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.

Cabinet Officer

Cabinet - Thursday, 4 December 2025 2.00 pm

The Derbyshire County Council cabinet has approved a series of recommendations, including a plan for the 2026/27 budget, a compulsory purchase order (CPO) for the South Derbyshire Growth Zone, and a consultation on changes to children's services transport. The cabinet also reviewed performance monitoring, development progress at Markham Vale, the library strategy, and future options for adult education services.

Council Officer

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.

Cabinet Officer

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.