Joe O'Sullivan
Council: Derbyshire
Committees:
Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
40 meetings · Page 1 of 8
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
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.
Trading Committee - Monday, 10 November 2025 3.00 pm
The Derbyshire County Council Trading Committee met to review the performance of its joint ventures, Concertus Derbyshire Limited, Vertas Derbyshire Limited, and Develop Renew. Presentations from Concertus Derbyshire Limited and Vertas Derbyshire Limited were scheduled, and the Director of Property was due to present a report on the council's position as shareholder and customer of the joint ventures. The committee was also expected to note and comment on the presentations.
Decisions from Meetings
48 decisions · Page 6 of 10
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
New Amber Valley and Erewash Hub Accommodation
From: Cabinet - Thursday, 24 July 2025 12.00 pm - July 24, 2025
...to approve the rationalisation and relocation of Mercian Close Offices and the Parkwood Centre to The Grammar, Heanor, along with a new lease at Ilkeston Town Hall, and to delegate authority for finalising lease details, signing leases, and undertaking procurement for the project.
Recommendations Approved
Acceptance of Trees Capital Delivery Grant
From: Cabinet - Thursday, 24 July 2025 12.00 pm - July 24, 2025
...to accept the Year 6 (2025-26) Defra Capital Delivery Grant (CDEL) of £3,346,136.00 from Cheshire West and Chester Borough Council for tree planting in relation to Derbyshire’s Heartwood Community Forest was approved.
Recommendations Approved
Outcome of the Consensual Sale of Buxton Crescent Hotel and Repayment of the County Council’s Loan
From: Cabinet - Thursday, 24 July 2025 12.00 pm - July 24, 2025
...to approve the recommendations detailed in the confidential report regarding the outcome of the consensual sale of Buxton Crescent Hotel and repayment of the County Council’s loan.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 40
Average per Month: 2.0
Decisions Recorded: 48