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 5 of 8
Transfer of Transport Function from Derbyshire County Council to East Midlands Combined County Authority
From: Cabinet - Thursday, 16 October 2025 12.00 pm - October 16, 2025
...to transfer the strategic and public transport functions from Derbyshire County Council to the East Midlands Combined County Authority, with the transfer of public transport functions to be completed by April 1, 2026, at the latest.
Recommendations Approved
Treasury Management Report 2025-26 as at Quarter 1 (30 June 2025)
From: Cabinet - Thursday, 16 October 2025 12.00 pm - October 16, 2025
...to note the report on Treasury Management activities during Quarter 1 for 2025-26, up to 30 June 2025, and the Council’s compliance with the prudential indicators set by the Council at its meeting on 12 February 2025, in accordance with the CIPFA code.
Recommendations Approved
Capital budget monitoring and forecast as at Quarter 1 2025-26
From: Cabinet - Thursday, 16 October 2025 12.00 pm - October 16, 2025
...to note the current position on the monitoring of Capital Schemes.
Recommendations Approved
A6 Matlock to Whatstandwell Highway Retaining Wall Maintenance Works
From: Cabinet - Thursday, 16 October 2025 12.00 pm - October 16, 2025
...to approve the recommendations detailed in a confidential report regarding a material change and extension of the existing contract for the A6 Matlock to Whatstandwell Highway Retaining Wall Maintenance Works.
Recommendations Approved
Director of Public Health Annual Report 2025
From: Cabinet - Thursday, 16 October 2025 12.00 pm - October 16, 2025
...to comply with statutory duties, they noted the production and approved the publication of the Director of Public Health’s Annual Report 2025, which focuses on work and health, and agreed to further consider its recommendations.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 18
Average per Month: 2.3
Decisions Recorded: 40