Helen Barrington
Council: Derbyshire
Committees:
Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
43 meetings · Page 1 of 9
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.
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.
Cabinet - Thursday, 4 December 2025 2.00 pm
Derbyshire County Council's cabinet approved a public consultation on home to school transport policy changes, gave the go-ahead for a compulsory purchase order to support the South Derbyshire Growth Zone, and discussed budget preparations for 2026/27. The cabinet also reviewed performance and budget monitoring reports, progress at Markham Vale, and updates to the Library Strategy.
Cabinet - Thursday, 27 November 2025 12.00 pm, NEW
The Derbyshire County Council Cabinet approved a recommendation to submit a proposal for a single unitary council for the whole of the Derby and Derbyshire area to the government. The decision followed a debate and vote on 13 November 2025, where the council supported the Uniting Derbyshire proposal. If approved, the new council would aim to simplify local government, improve accountability, and deliver better value for residents.
Fixed Term Chief Executive (additional), Recruitment Panel - Wednesday, 19 November 2025 1.30 pm
The Recruitment Panel of Derbyshire Council is scheduled to meet on Wednesday 19 November 2025. During the meeting, the panel will appoint a chairman and conduct interviews for the position of Fixed Term Chief Executive. The public is likely to be excluded from the meeting during the interviews.
Decisions from Meetings
52 decisions · Page 6 of 11
Award of Contract for Tendered Local Bus Services (PTU 259)
From: Cabinet - Thursday, 16 October 2025 12.00 pm - October 16, 2025
...to approve the recommendations detailed in the not for publication report regarding the award of the Local Bus Services Contract (PTU 2519).
Recommendations Approved
Treasury Management Report 2025-26 as at Quarter 1 (30 June 2025)
From: Cabinet - Thursday, 16 October 2025 12.00 pm - October 16, 2025
...to note the report on Treasury Management activities during Quarter 1 for 2025-26, up to 30 June 2025, and the Council’s compliance with the prudential indicators set by the Council at its meeting on 12 February 2025, in accordance with the CIPFA code.
Recommendations Approved
D2 Strategic Leaders Board Terms of Reference Amendments
From: Cabinet - Thursday, 11 September 2025 12.00 pm - September 11, 2025
...to approve amendments to the Derby and Derbyshire Strategic Leaders Board's terms of reference and changes to its hosting arrangements.
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
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: 43
Average per Month: 2.2
Decisions Recorded: 52