Chris Henning
Council: Derbyshire
Committees:
Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
40 meetings · Page 1 of 8
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.
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.
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 - 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.
Decisions from Meetings
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Director of Public Health Annual Report 2025
From: Cabinet - Thursday, 16 October 2025 12.00 pm - October 16, 2025
...to comply with statutory duties, they noted the production and approved the publication of the Director of Public Health’s Annual Report 2025, which focuses on work and health, and agreed to further consider its recommendations.
Recommendations Approved
Drakelow Primary New School Initial request for approval
From: Cabinet - Thursday, 16 October 2025 12.00 pm - October 16, 2025
...to facilitate the opening of the new Drakelow Park Flying High Academy in September 2026, the Cabinet approved revenue support for a minimum number of pupils and £128,000 in funding for initial recruitment.
Recommendations Approved
Digital Connectivity Strategy Budget and Delivery
From: Cabinet - Thursday, 16 October 2025 12.00 pm - October 16, 2025
...to approve the reallocation of £0.9 million from Digital Derbyshire reserves to fund the 2025-2027 Digital Connectivity Delivery Plan, including the Gigabit Fibre Connectivity Grant and Interim Connectivity Grant, aimed at improving broadband access in rural areas.
Recommendations Approved
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
Summary
Meetings Attended: 40
Average per Month: 2.0
Decisions Recorded: 47