Councillor Ruth George

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.

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.

Appointments and Conditions of Service Committee - Monday, 6 October 2025 3.00 pm

The Appointments and Conditions of Service Committee convened on Monday, 6 October 2025, to discuss several key employment and pay-related matters. The committee approved a revised Probation Policy, recommended changes to the Pay Policy Statement to reflect performance-related pay for the Chief Executive role, and noted the implementation of pay awards for Local Government Services employees, Chief Officers, and Chief Executives. Additionally, the committee supported changing the job title of Managing Director to Chief Executive.

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.