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 5 of 8
New Amber Valley and Erewash Hub Accommodation
From: Cabinet - Thursday, 24 July 2025 12.00 pm - July 24, 2025
...to approve the rationalisation and relocation of Mercian Close Offices and the Parkwood Centre to The Grammar, Heanor, along with a new lease at Ilkeston Town Hall, and to delegate authority for finalising lease details, signing leases, and undertaking procurement for the project.
Recommendations Approved
Acceptance of Trees Capital Delivery Grant
From: Cabinet - Thursday, 24 July 2025 12.00 pm - July 24, 2025
...to accept the Year 6 (2025-26) Defra Capital Delivery Grant (CDEL) of £3,346,136.00 from Cheshire West and Chester Borough Council for tree planting in relation to Derbyshire’s Heartwood Community Forest was approved.
Recommendations Approved
Outcome of the Consensual Sale of Buxton Crescent Hotel and Repayment of the County Council’s Loan
From: Cabinet - Thursday, 24 July 2025 12.00 pm - July 24, 2025
...to approve the recommendations detailed in the confidential report regarding the outcome of the consensual sale of Buxton Crescent Hotel and repayment of the County Council’s loan.
Recommendations Approved
Children's Services SEND Capital Budget (High Needs Provision Capital) Allocations
From: Cabinet - Thursday, 24 July 2025 12.00 pm - July 24, 2025
...to improve SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) provision, the Cabinet approved further allocations from the Children's Services SEND High Needs Capital budget, including direct fund transfers to Stubbin Wood and Brackenfield Special Schools for self-managed projects.
Recommendations Approved
Supply, Installation, Maintenance and Removal of Street Lighting Furniture including Electricity Service and Emergency Response Works
From: Cabinet - Thursday, 3 July 2025 12.00 pm - July 03, 2025
...to approve increasing the financial value of the procurement exercise for the supply, installation, maintenance, and removal of street lighting furniture, including electricity service and emergency response works, as detailed in the confidential report.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 41
Average per Month: 2.3
Decisions Recorded: 37