Simon Stevens
Council: Derbyshire
Committees:
Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
31 meetings · Page 1 of 7
Council - Wednesday, 10 December 2025 2.00 pm
The next Derbyshire County Council meeting will include discussions of the appointment of a new chief executive, revisions to standing orders, and budget monitoring. Councillors will also consider public and elected member questions, and several notices of motion.
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.
Cabinet - Thursday, 13 November 2025 12.00 pm
The Derbyshire County Council cabinet met on 13 November 2025, approving a highways capital programme for 2026-27, allocating funds for homelessness prevention under the Homes for Ukraine scheme, and agreeing to seek a partner to improve the council's operating model. Councillors also approved an updated whistleblowing policy and allocated Section 106 [^2] funding to children's services. Finally, the cabinet approved an adjustment to the Ashbourne Reborn construction contract value, which was discussed in private.
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.
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.
Decisions from Meetings
26 decisions · Page 5 of 6
Budget Savings Proposals 2025/26 to 2029/30
From: Cabinet - Thursday, 9 January 2025 2.00 pm - January 09, 2025
...to note the financial context, possible budget saving options for 2025/26, and the need for alternative savings if proposals don't progress, and to refer these proposals to the Improvement and Scrutiny Committee for feedback.
Recommendations Approved
Design Services for Disabled Facilities Grants (DFGs) Consultation Response and Recommendations for the Future
From: Cabinet - Thursday, 5 December 2024 2.00 pm - December 05, 2024
...to discontinue funding the discretionary element of the Council's DDT service supporting the DFG program in several districts by March 31, 2025, implement a reduced DDT service until March 31, 2026 focusing on statutory duties, plan a public consultation on a new adaptations funding policy in January 2025, and notify affected districts of the funding discontinuation with an option for them to fully fund the discretionary service for 12 months.
Recommendations Approved
Preparation of Budget 2025-26
From: Cabinet - Thursday, 5 December 2024 2.00 pm - December 05, 2024
...to approve the timetable, consultation arrangements, and related procedures for preparing the Council's 2025-26 budget, including noting the commencement of pre-budget engagement, proposals for reviewing the Five Year Financial Plan, and arrangements for reviewing reserves.
Recommendations Approved
Performance Monitoring and Budget Monitoring/Forecast Outturn 2024-25 Quarter 2
From: Cabinet - Thursday, 5 December 2024 2.00 pm - December 05, 2024
...to note the Council Plan performance update, progress on savings, the Revenue Budget position/forecast for Quarter 2 of 2024-25, the position on Reserves, and significant actions to reduce overspending and deliver savings, as well as approve adjustments for historic invoices.
Recommendations Approved
Derbyshire Healthy Home Project (DHHP) Consultation Results and Future Recommendation
From: Cabinet - Thursday, 14 November 2024 2.00 pm - November 14, 2024
...to transition administration of ECO4 Flex Declarations, develop an energy efficiency advice webpage, simplify the Derbyshire Healthy Home offer, approve new eligibility criteria for home clearance and deep cleaning, create a collaborative working group for addressing housing hazards, and commence a formal consultation with staff regarding service remodelling.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 31
Average per Month: 1.6
Decisions Recorded: 26