Councillor Peter Mathews

Council - Wednesday, 10 December 2025 2.00 pm

The upcoming council meeting will address key issues such as the appointment of a new Chief Executive, revisions to the council's constitution, and budget performance monitoring. Public questions and elected member questions will also be considered, alongside several notices of motion concerning local issues.

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.

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.

Health Scrutiny Committee - Monday, 24 November 2025 10.30 am

The Health Scrutiny Committee was scheduled to discuss intermediate care services, hear an update from the East Midlands Ambulance Service (EMAS), and review its work programme. A main focus of the meeting was to be a discussion of the case for changing intermediate care services in Derby and Derbyshire. The committee was also scheduled to discuss ways to improve patient discharge and help people stay at home longer.

Extraordinary meeting, Council - Thursday, 13 November 2025 4.00 pm, NEW

The council met to discuss and vote on a recommendation to be put to the cabinet regarding local government reorganisation, and ultimately voted to support a single unitary council for the whole Derby and Derbyshire area. The council also agreed to delegate authority to the Interim Chief Executive, Simon Stevens, in discussion with Councillor Alan Graves, Leader of the Council and Cabinet Member for Strategic Leadership, to make any amendments and additions to the submission document following feedback from the full council.