Councillor Matthew Benfield

Council - Wednesday, 27 May 2026 2.00 pm

Training, Pensions and Investments Committee - Wednesday, 22 April 2026 10.00 am

Council - Wednesday, 25 March 2026 2.00 pm

The Derbyshire County Council meeting on 25 March 2026 saw councillors approve the council's budget for the upcoming year, including a 3.9% increase in Council Tax, and discuss significant concerns regarding the proposed Peak Cluster carbon dioxide pipeline. Councillors also debated and ultimately approved changes to the members' allowance scheme, including a reduction in the Special Responsibility Allowance for the Leader of the Opposition.

Audit Committee - Tuesday, 17 March 2026 2.00 pm

The Audit Committee of Derbyshire County Council was scheduled to convene on Tuesday, 17 March 2026, with a packed agenda focusing on financial oversight, risk management, and audit progress. Key discussions were expected to cover the risk management frameworks within the Adult Social Care & Health department and the Council's strategic risk register, alongside performance and budget monitoring for the 2025-26 financial year. The committee was also set to review updated Financial Regulations, Accounting Policies, and the Council's Tax Strategy, as well as receive progress reports from both internal and external auditors.

Pensions and Investments Committee - Wednesday, 4 March 2026 10.30 am

The Pensions and Investments Committee of Derbyshire Council met on Wednesday, 4 March 2026, to discuss the Derbyshire Pension Fund's investment strategy, service plan, and funding strategy. The committee was scheduled to review investment performance, consider an addendum to the Investment Strategy Statement, and approve the 2026-27 Service Plan and Treasury Management Strategy.