Councillor John Lawson

...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.

...to conduct a ten-week public and stakeholder consultation on three proposed options for the future delivery of Derbyshire Adult Community Education Services.

...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.

...to approve the recommendations outlined in the confidential report regarding the ongoing redevelopment of Markham Vale, following delegated decisions made by the Executive Director - Place and the Leader of the Council.

...the Cabinet noted the progress of the Markham Vale development between October 2024 and October 2025 and approved planned activities to complete the project.