Gemma Poulter
Council: Derbyshire
Committees:
Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
10 meetings · Page 1 of 2
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 - 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 - Thursday, 4 December 2025 2.00 pm
The Derbyshire County Council cabinet has approved a series of recommendations, including a plan for the 2026/27 budget, a compulsory purchase order (CPO) for the South Derbyshire Growth Zone, and a consultation on changes to children's services transport. The cabinet also reviewed performance monitoring, development progress at Markham Vale, the library strategy, and future options for adult education services.
Cabinet - Thursday, 27 November 2025 12.00 pm, NEW
Derbyshire County Council's cabinet has backed a plan to create a single unitary council for the whole of Derby and Derbyshire, which would see the abolition of the existing county and district councils. The proposal will now be submitted to the government for consideration.
Extraordinary meeting, Council - Thursday, 13 November 2025 4.00 pm, NEW
The council met to discuss and vote on a recommendation to be put to the cabinet regarding local government reorganisation, and ultimately voted to support a single unitary council for the whole Derby and Derbyshire area. The council also agreed to delegate authority to the Interim Chief Executive, Simon Stevens, in discussion with Councillor Alan Graves, Leader of the Council and Cabinet Member for Strategic Leadership, to make any amendments and additions to the submission document following feedback from the full council.
Decisions from Meetings
21 decisions · Page 2 of 5
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 (subject to call-in)
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 (subject to call-in)
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 (subject to call-in)
Local Government Reorganisation
From: Cabinet - Thursday, 27 November 2025 12.00 pm, NEW - November 27, 2025
... to submit a proposal to the Government for a single unitary council for the whole of the Derby and Derbyshire area.
Recommendations Approved (subject to call-in)
A6 Matlock to Whatstandwell Highway Retaining Wall Maintenance Works
From: Cabinet - Thursday, 16 October 2025 12.00 pm - October 16, 2025
...to approve the recommendations detailed in a confidential report regarding a material change and extension of the existing contract for the A6 Matlock to Whatstandwell Highway Retaining Wall Maintenance Works.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 10
Average per Month: 0.6
Decisions Recorded: 21