Emma Alexander
Council: Derbyshire
Committees:
Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
41 meetings · Page 1 of 9
Cabinet - Thursday, 16 October 2025 12.00 pm
The Derbyshire County Council Cabinet met to discuss a range of issues, including the transfer of transport functions to the East Midlands Combined County Authority (EMCCA), budget monitoring, and the allocation of resources for digital connectivity and special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). The cabinet approved recommendations regarding the Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman's annual review letter, the Williamthorpe Clean Energy Facility, and a new primary school at Drakelow.
Council - Wednesday, 8 October 2025 2.00 pm
Derbyshire County Council met to discuss a range of issues, including budget revisions, appointments, and a motion opposing large-scale solar farms. The council approved revisions to the constitution, appointed an interim chief executive, and supported a motion to oppose large-scale solar farms on greenfield sites.
Appointments and Conditions of Service Committee - Monday, 6 October 2025 3.00 pm
The Appointments and Conditions of Service Committee convened on Monday, 6 October 2025, to discuss several key employment and pay-related matters. The committee approved a revised Probation Policy, recommended changes to the Pay Policy Statement to reflect performance-related pay for the Chief Executive role, and noted the implementation of pay awards for Local Government Services employees, Chief Officers, and Chief Executives. Additionally, the committee supported changing the job title of Managing Director to Chief Executive.
Audit Committee - Tuesday, 16 September 2025 2.00 pm
The Derbyshire County Council Audit Committee met on 16 September 2025 to discuss corporate risk management, the strategic risk register, the effectiveness of internal controls, and the Derbyshire Pension Fund audit. The committee reviewed the strategic risk register, identifying risks needing further assurance, and noted the plan for Executive Director attendance at future meetings. The committee also reviewed and approved the updated Whistleblowing Policy.
Cabinet - Thursday, 11 September 2025 12.00 pm
Here's a summary of the Derbyshire County Council Cabinet meeting held on 11 September 2025:
Decisions from Meetings
37 decisions · Page 2 of 8
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
Annual Review Letter of the Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman
From: Cabinet - Thursday, 16 October 2025 12.00 pm - October 16, 2025
...to note the Annual Review letter of the Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman for the year ending 31 March 2025.
Recommendations Approved
Award of Contract for Tendered Local Bus Services (PTU 259)
From: Cabinet - Thursday, 16 October 2025 12.00 pm - October 16, 2025
...to approve the recommendations detailed in the not for publication report regarding the award of the Local Bus Services Contract (PTU 2519).
Recommendations Approved
Transfer of Transport Function from Derbyshire County Council to East Midlands Combined County Authority
From: Cabinet - Thursday, 16 October 2025 12.00 pm - October 16, 2025
...to transfer the strategic and public transport functions from Derbyshire County Council to the East Midlands Combined County Authority, with the transfer of public transport functions to be completed by April 1, 2026, at the latest.
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
Summary
Meetings Attended: 41
Average per Month: 2.3
Decisions Recorded: 37