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 7 of 11
Performance Monitoring and Budget Monitoring/Forecast Outturn
From: Cabinet - Thursday, 11 September 2025 12.00 pm - September 11, 2025
... to note Council Plan performance and budget forecasts, agree to in-year adjustments to strategic objectives, approve a £0.776m budget virement back to Adult Social Care and Health, and note the position on reserves.
Recommendations Approved
Derbyshire’s Heartwood Community Forest – Forest Plan
From: Cabinet - Thursday, 11 September 2025 12.00 pm - September 11, 2025
...to approve the Forest Plan for Derbyshire’s Heartwood Community Forest.
Recommendations Approved
SAP licences/support and implementation
From: Cabinet - Thursday, 11 September 2025 12.00 pm - September 11, 2025
...to approve the procurement of SAP licenses and support for 2025-2030 and funding to procure implementation partners, as detailed in the confidential report.
Recommendations Approved
EMCCA funding for Transport and the Local Transport Plan Highways Capital Settlement 2025-26
From: Cabinet - Thursday, 24 July 2025 12.00 pm - July 24, 2025
...to accept the Local Transport Plan Highways Capital Settlement 2025-26, approve additional highway schemes, delegate authority for program changes and acceptance of public transport funding, approve an extension to the Traffic Management contract, delegate acceptance of grant conditions, and note ongoing work to access EMCCA regeneration funding.
Recommendations Approved
Treasury Management Annual Report 2024-25
From: Cabinet - Thursday, 24 July 2025 12.00 pm - July 24, 2025
... to note the report on Treasury Management activities during 2024-25 and the Council’s compliance with the prudential indicators set by Council at its meeting on 14 February 2024, in accordance with the CIPFA Code.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 43
Average per Month: 2.2
Decisions Recorded: 52