Gemma Poulter
Council: Derbyshire
Committees:
Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
13 meetings · Page 1 of 3
Cabinet - Thursday, 29 January 2026 12.00 pm
The Cabinet of Derbyshire Council was scheduled to discuss the council's financial outlook, including its reserves policy and budget proposals for the upcoming financial year. The meeting agenda also included plans for capital expenditure, treasury management, and the refresh of the Council Plan and departmental service plans.
Meeting adjourned and reconvened at 12 noon on 12/01/2026, Cabinet - Friday, 9 January 2026 10.00 am
The Derbyshire County Council Cabinet met on Friday, 9 January 2026, to discuss a range of significant financial and service-related matters. Key decisions included the approval of budget savings proposals for the next five years, the allocation of Section 106 developer contributions for children's services projects, and the establishment of enhanced resource school provision.
Alderman Ceremony, Council - Wednesday, 10 December 2025 11.00 am, NEW
Derbyshire County Council is scheduled to meet on Wednesday, 10 December 2025, to conduct formal business. The agenda includes prayers, apologies for absence, declarations of interest, and a proposal to appoint Honorary Aldermen and Alderwomen. The meeting will be available via webcast on the council's website and YouTube Channel.
Council - Wednesday, 10 December 2025 2.00 pm
Derbyshire County Council met on 10 December 2025, and approved the appointment of a new Chief Executive, Neil Crittenden, as well as changes to committee memberships and contract standing orders. Councillors also discussed a range of public and member questions, and voted on several notices of motion, including one opposing a digital ID scheme and another regarding the protection of green spaces from pylon development.
Decisions from Meetings
21 decisions · Page 2 of 5
Preparation of budget 2026/27
From: Cabinet - Thursday, 4 December 2025 2.00 pm - December 04, 2025
...to prepare the 2026/27 budget, the Cabinet approved the timetable, noted pre-budget engagement activities, and noted proposals for reviewing the Medium-Term Financial Plan and Earmarked and General Reserve projections.
Recommendations Approved
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
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
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
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: 13
Average per Month: 0.7
Decisions Recorded: 21