Councillor Melandra Smith

People Scrutiny Committee - Friday, 31 October 2025 2.00 pm

The People Scrutiny Committee was scheduled to meet to discuss the Adult Social Care and Public Health Joint Prevention Strategy, and review their work programme for the coming year. The meeting was also scheduled to include a period for public questions, and to confirm the minutes of their previous meeting.

Council - Wednesday, 8 October 2025 2.00 pm

Derbyshire County Council met to discuss a range of issues, including budget revisions, appointments, and a motion opposing large-scale solar farms. The council approved revisions to the constitution, appointed an interim chief executive, and supported a motion to oppose large-scale solar farms on greenfield sites.

People Scrutiny Committee - Friday, 3 October 2025 2.00 pm

The People Scrutiny Committee of Derbyshire County Council met on 3 October 2025 to discuss a call-in regarding the decision to declare five county council buildings as surplus to service need, and to receive a briefing on Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) and inclusion. The committee was also scheduled to confirm the minutes of their meeting held on 17 March 2025 and to answer questions from the public.

Derbyshire Police and Crime Panel - Thursday, 25 September 2025 10.00 am

The Derbyshire Police and Crime Panel met on 25 September 2025 at County Hall, Matlock. The agenda included updates on neighbourhood policing, roads policing, and the HMICFRS PEEL[^1] report, as well as responses to questions from panel members. The panel was also scheduled to confirm the minutes of previous meetings and hear announcements from the Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC).

Council - Wednesday, 9 July 2025 2.00 pm

The Derbyshire County Council met to discuss local government reorganisation, the 2024-25 budget, and performance monitoring. Councillors agreed to undertake public and key stakeholder engagement to seek views about alternative options for local government reorganisation to inform the preparation of final proposals. They also approved the performance and budget monitoring outturn for 2024-25, and changes to committee memberships.