Dawn Abbott - Councillor for Derbyshire

Councillor Dawn Abbott

Reform UK Cabinet Member for Health and Communities

Email: Dawn.Abbott@derbyshire.gov.uk

Council: Derbyshire

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: Derbyshire Police and Crime Panel (Committee Member) Health and Wellbeing Board (Chair) Cabinet (Committee Member) Council (Committee Member)

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Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

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Derbyshire Police and Crime Panel Committee Member

Derbyshire Police and Crime Panel - Thursday, 19 March 2026 10.00 am

The Derbyshire Police and Crime Panel is scheduled to consider updates on key priorities, including anti-social behaviour and community safety, as well as support for victims and safeguarding. The panel will also receive information regarding temporary arrangements for the Chief Officer team.

March 19, 2026, 10:00 am
Cabinet Committee Member

Cabinet - Thursday, 12 March 2026 12.00 pm

The Cabinet of Derbyshire County Council met on Thursday, 12 March 2026, to discuss a range of important issues, including community safety, funding for employment programmes, care home fees, and the council's first biodiversity report. The meeting also covered proposals for flood risk management schemes, the closure of a local early excellence centre, the establishment of enhanced resource provision for children with special educational needs, and school funding settlements.

March 12, 2026, 12:00 pm
Cabinet Committee Member

Cabinet - Thursday, 19 February 2026 2.00 pm

The Cabinet of Derbyshire County Council met on Thursday, 19 February 2026, to discuss the progress of the Highways Capital Programme and approve additions to the commercial pipeline. They also considered and approved recommendations regarding surface dressing contracts and urgent carriageway patching works.

February 19, 2026, 2:00 pm
Derbyshire Police and Crime Panel Committee Member

Derbyshire Police and Crime Panel - Thursday, 12 February 2026 10.00 am

February 12, 2026, 10:00 am
Council Committee Member

Council - Wednesday, 11 February 2026 2.00 pm

The Derbyshire County Council meeting scheduled for Wednesday, 11 February 2026, was set to cover a wide range of significant topics, including the adoption of the Revenue Budget for 2026-27, the Capital Programme, and the Council Plan for 2026-29. The meeting agenda also included discussions on the Council's reserves position and policy, treasury management, and changes to committee memberships.

February 11, 2026, 2:00 pm

Decisions from Meetings

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Markham Vale Update on Development Progress

From: Cabinet - Thursday, 4 December 2025 2.00 pm - December 04, 2025

...the Cabinet noted the progress of the Markham Vale development between October 2024 and October 2025 and approved planned activities to complete the project.

Recommendations Approved

Performance Monitoring and Budget Monitoring/Forecast Outturn

From: Cabinet - Thursday, 4 December 2025 2.00 pm - December 04, 2025

... to note Council Plan performance and budget monitoring for Quarter 2 of 2025-26, approve the use of reserves for the SEND improvement plan, adopt amendments to the flexible use of capital receipts strategy, approve a virement for Highways Depot Improvement Works, and note the overall position on reserves.

Recommendations Approved

Children's Services Home to School Transport Policy Redesign - Permission to Consult

From: Cabinet - Thursday, 4 December 2025 2.00 pm - December 04, 2025

...to approve a public consultation on potential changes to the Home to School Transport Policy for compulsory school age children and the post 16 transport policy statement.

Recommendations Approved

Regeneration Pipeline Programme: Compulsory Purchase Order to Support South Derbyshire Growth Zone

From: Cabinet - Thursday, 4 December 2025 2.00 pm - December 04, 2025

...to proceed with the South Derbyshire Growth Zone project, including approving enabling infrastructure, delegation agreements, and the making and publication of a Side Roads Order and Compulsory Purchase Order for land acquisition.

Recommendations Approved

Library Strategy Update on Progress

From: Cabinet - Thursday, 4 December 2025 2.00 pm - December 04, 2025

...to continue delivering the current Library Strategy, discontinue work on relocating Clay Cross Library to a new extension, and authorize further exploration of opportunities to improve the Clay Cross Library service.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 33

Average per Month: 2.5

Decisions Recorded: 40