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 3 of 8
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
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
Local Nature Recovery Strategy for Derbyshire
From: Cabinet - Thursday, 11 September 2025 12.00 pm - September 11, 2025
... to note the approach taken to prepare the Local Nature Recovery Strategy for Derbyshire, approve the strategy for publication, approve the acceptance of £0.135m of funding to support delivery, and delegate responsibility for approving delivery phase governance structures.
Recommendations Approved
SAP licences/support and implementation
From: Cabinet - Thursday, 11 September 2025 12.00 pm - September 11, 2025
...to approve the procurement of SAP licenses and support for 2025-2030 and funding to procure implementation partners, as detailed in the confidential report.
Recommendations Approved
Children’s Services Section 106 Allocations
From: Cabinet - Thursday, 11 September 2025 12.00 pm - September 11, 2025
...to note the receipt/availability of Section 106 funding, approve allocations to specific projects, approve the transfer of developer contributions to Chellaston Fields, note the reimbursement to the Children’s Services capital budget, approve the allocation of £1,000,000 from the Children’s Services capital budget for urgent school issues, note the return of funds to the Children’s Services capital budget, and note previous delegated approvals and additional funding for School Condition Allocation.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 41
Average per Month: 2.3
Decisions Recorded: 37