Ellie Houlston

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.

Council Officer

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.

Cabinet Officer

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.

Cabinet Officer

Cabinet - Thursday, 27 November 2025 12.00 pm, NEW

The Derbyshire County Council Cabinet approved a recommendation to submit a proposal for a single unitary council for the whole of the Derby and Derbyshire area to the government. The decision followed a debate and vote on 13 November 2025, where the council supported the Uniting Derbyshire proposal. If approved, the new council would aim to simplify local government, improve accountability, and deliver better value for residents.

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.