Councillor John Lawson

The Cabinet of Derbyshire Council decided to approve the framework for the UK Government Crisis and Resilience Fund on 21 May 2026. This decision included accepting £28.319m in funding, approving grant funding to local partners, and delegating authority for expenditure and future grant approvals.

Derbyshire Cabinet approved recommendations on 21/05/2026. These recommendations concerned modifications to the Derbyshire Recovery Partnership contract CPH083 and related contracts for 2026-2029.

The Cabinet of Derbyshire Council decided to approve the allocation of £525,000 from the Children's Services Capital budget for the initial set up costs of furniture, IT equipment, and teaching resources for the new Drakelow Park Flying High Academy. This decision was made on 21 May 2026. The approved funding will cover furniture, ICT equipment, and resources for the school's full capacity.

The Cabinet of Derbyshire Council decided to approve the revised Executive Health and Safety Policy Statement and Responsibilities on 21 May 2026. This decision ensures continued compliance with statutory duties under the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974. The policy statement will be shared with trade unions via the Wellbeing Workstream.

Derbyshire Cabinet approved recommendations on 21/05/2026. The decision concerned the award of a contract for vehicle maintenance, service, repair, breakdown, recovery, accident damage, and commissioning for Derbyshire Constabulary.