David Catlow
Council: Derbyshire
Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
21 meetings · Page 2 of 5
Resources Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday, 14 January 2026 2.00 pm, NEW
The Resources Scrutiny Committee was scheduled to discuss proposals for budget savings for the period 2026-27 to 2030/31 and an update to the Medium Term Financial Plan. The committee was also to consider public questions.
Audit Committee - Tuesday, 2 December 2025 2.00 pm
The Audit Committee of Derbyshire County Council met on Tuesday, 2 December 2025, to review a range of financial and governance matters. The meeting agenda included updates on internal audit progress, the preparation of the 2026-27 budget, and the Council's Annual Governance Statement actions. External auditor reports on the Audit Strategy Memorandum and the Derbyshire Pension Fund audit were also scheduled for consideration.
Extraordinary meeting, Council - Thursday, 13 November 2025 4.00 pm, NEW
The Council met on Thursday, 13 November 2025, to discuss and vote on the proposed Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) for Derby and Derbyshire. The Council resolved to support the recommendation to Cabinet that the preferred option to be submitted to the Government should be a single unitary council for the whole Derby and Derbyshire area.
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.
Governance, Ethics and Standards Committee - Thursday, 6 November 2025 2.00 pm
The Governance, Ethics and Standards Committee of Derbyshire Council is scheduled to meet on Thursday 6 November 2025. The meeting will cover revisions to financial regulations and standing orders related to contracts, and the register of gifts and hospitality.
Decisions from Meetings
6 decisions · Page 1 of 2
Whistleblowing Policy
From: Cabinet - Thursday, 13 November 2025 12.00 pm - November 13, 2025
...to approve the amended Whistleblowing Policy, which encourages internal reporting of wrongdoing, malpractice, or illegality, strengthens the link to the Anti-Fraud Anti-Corruption Strategy, and clarifies reporting procedures and support for whistleblowers.
For Determination
Ashbourne Reborn Construction Contract – Adjustment of Contract Value
From: Cabinet - Thursday, 13 November 2025 12.00 pm - November 13, 2025
...to approve an additional £2.012 million in spending and extend the Ashbourne Reborn construction contract to March 31, 2026, as detailed in a confidential report.
Recommendations Approved
Homelessness Prevention fund for the Homes for Ukraine Scheme
From: Cabinet - Thursday, 13 November 2025 12.00 pm - November 13, 2025
...to allocate up to £2.160 million from the existing Homes for Ukraine tariff funding to district and borough local authorities to support homelessness prevention.
Recommendations Approved
Local Transport Plan Highways Capital Programme 2026-27
From: Cabinet - Thursday, 13 November 2025 12.00 pm - November 13, 2025
...to approve the 2026-27 Highways Capital Programme, including delegation of authority for grant funding, programme changes, procurement of landslip repair projects, allocation of preventative maintenance funding, and implementation of new maintenance and inspection approaches.
Recommendations Approved
Update on the Council's Operating Model and options to improve efficiency and effectiveness
From: Cabinet - Thursday, 13 November 2025 12.00 pm - November 13, 2025
...to progress with the design stage of a Transformation and Efficiency Programme, including developing a revised operating model, procuring a Delivery and Implementation Partner, and allocating £5 million, subject to amending the Council's capital receipts strategy, to fund the design and implementation stages.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 21
Average per Month: 0.8
Decisions Recorded: 6 Not all decisions are recorded, so this may significantly underestimate the number of decisions actually made.