Councillor John Lawson
Email: John.Lawson@derbyshire.gov.uk
Council: Derbyshire
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
18 meetings · Page 1 of 4
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.
Pensions and Investments Committee - Wednesday, 3 December 2025 10.30 am
The Pensions and Investments Committee was scheduled to meet to discuss the investment and stewardship of the Derbyshire Pension Fund, as well as proposed changes to the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS). The committee was also expected to review the results of the 2025 actuarial valuation[^2] of the Derbyshire Pension Fund. A report on the stewardship activities of LGPS Central Limited (LGPSC) was also scheduled for discussion.
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.
Decisions from Meetings
40 decisions · Page 4 of 8
Children's Services SEND Capital Budget (High Needs Provision Capital) Allocations
From: Cabinet - Thursday, 16 October 2025 12.00 pm - October 16, 2025
...to allocate £1,832,550 from the Children's Services SEND High Needs Provision Capital Allocation to Esteem Multi Academy Trust for the refurbishment and change of use of the former Hunloke Adult Education Centre to provide additional places for pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities.
Recommendations Approved
Regeneration Project Pipeline
From: Cabinet - Thursday, 16 October 2025 12.00 pm - October 16, 2025
...to approve the Regeneration Pipeline and prioritised projects, excluding the Avenue site – Phase 3, to approve the allocation of 2025-26 EMCCA funding and other specific approvals for projects, excluding the Avenue site – Phase 3, and to delegate authority to the Executive Director for Place to pursue funding, accept grants, add projects to programs, authorize engagement, and add the Avenue site to the Regeneration Pipeline pending further discussions.
Recommendations Approved
Recommendation to approve the grant funding award in relation to Williamthorpe Clean Energy Facility
From: Cabinet - Thursday, 16 October 2025 12.00 pm - October 16, 2025
...to approve acceptance of £0.7 million in grant funding from the Mayoral Renewables Fund via the East Midlands Combined Authority for the Williamthorpe Clean Energy Facility and delegate authority to the Executive Director for Corporate Services and Transformation to confirm the grant terms.
Recommendations Approved
Annual Review Letter of the Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman
From: Cabinet - Thursday, 16 October 2025 12.00 pm - October 16, 2025
...to note the Annual Review letter of the Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman for the year ending 31 March 2025.
Recommendations Approved
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
Summary
Meetings Attended: 18
Average per Month: 2.3
Decisions Recorded: 40