Councillor Gez Kinsella

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 upcoming council meeting will address key issues such as the appointment of a new Chief Executive, revisions to the council's constitution, and budget performance monitoring. Public questions and elected member questions will also be considered, alongside several notices of motion concerning local issues.

Place Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday, 19 November 2025 10.30 am

The Place Scrutiny Committee was scheduled to meet to confirm the minutes of a previous meeting and to receive a presentation on the council's preparedness for flooding and severe weather. The meeting was open to the public, who were allowed to submit questions in advance.

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.

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.