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.
22 meetings · Page 1 of 5
Cabinet - Thursday, 29 January 2026 12.00 pm
The Cabinet of Derbyshire Council was scheduled to discuss the council's financial outlook, including its reserves policy and budget proposals for the upcoming financial year. The meeting agenda also included plans for capital expenditure, treasury management, and the refresh of the Council Plan and departmental service plans.
Pensions and Investments Committee - Wednesday, 21 January 2026 10.30 am
The Pensions and Investments Committee of Derbyshire County Council was scheduled to discuss the Derbyshire Pension Fund Complaints Policy, the Fund's Risk Register, and the ongoing process of Local Government Pension Scheme investment pooling. The meeting also included a review of the minutes from the previous meeting and arrangements for the exclusion of the public for certain agenda items.
Meeting adjourned and reconvened at 12 noon on 12/01/2026, Cabinet - Friday, 9 January 2026 10.00 am
The Derbyshire County Council Cabinet met on Friday, 9 January 2026, to discuss a range of significant financial and service-related matters. Key decisions included the approval of budget savings proposals for the next five years, the allocation of Section 106 developer contributions for children's services projects, and the establishment of enhanced resource school provision.
Alderman Ceremony, Council - Wednesday, 10 December 2025 11.00 am, NEW
Derbyshire County Council is scheduled to meet on Wednesday, 10 December 2025, to conduct formal business. The agenda includes prayers, apologies for absence, declarations of interest, and a proposal to appoint Honorary Aldermen and Alderwomen. The meeting will be available via webcast on the council's website and YouTube Channel.
Decisions from Meetings
40 decisions · Page 6 of 8
Drakelow Primary New School Initial request for approval
From: Cabinet - Thursday, 16 October 2025 12.00 pm - October 16, 2025
...to facilitate the opening of the new Drakelow Park Flying High Academy in September 2026, the Cabinet approved revenue support for a minimum number of pupils and £128,000 in funding for initial recruitment.
Recommendations Approved
Digital Connectivity Strategy Budget and Delivery
From: Cabinet - Thursday, 16 October 2025 12.00 pm - October 16, 2025
...to approve the reallocation of £0.9 million from Digital Derbyshire reserves to fund the 2025-2027 Digital Connectivity Delivery Plan, including the Gigabit Fibre Connectivity Grant and Interim Connectivity Grant, aimed at improving broadband access in rural areas.
Recommendations Approved
D2 Strategic Leaders Board Terms of Reference Amendments
From: Cabinet - Thursday, 11 September 2025 12.00 pm - September 11, 2025
...to approve amendments to the Derby and Derbyshire Strategic Leaders Board's terms of reference and changes to its hosting arrangements.
Recommendations Approved
SAP licences/support and implementation
From: Cabinet - Thursday, 11 September 2025 12.00 pm - September 11, 2025
...to approve the procurement of SAP licenses and support for 2025-2030 and funding to procure implementation partners, as detailed in the confidential report.
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
Summary
Meetings Attended: 22
Average per Month: 2.2
Decisions Recorded: 40