Councillor Stephen Reed

Derbyshire Cabinet on 10 September 2026 resolved to approve the recommendations in the not for publication report.

The Cabinet of Derbyshire County Council approved entering into a Collaboration Agreement with Elvaston Castle and Gardens Trust and approved the payment of grant funding of £0.50m per annum to the Trust. This decision was made on 10 September 2026. The agreement will run from 1 July 2026 to 30 June 2031.

The Cabinet decided on 10 September 2026 to approve Derbyshire County Council acting as host authority for the Local Government Reorganisation Implementation Reserve and as the contracting authority for external support. The Cabinet also authorised the Executive Director Corporate Services and Transformation to finalise procurement and award contracts for a Delivery Partner for LGR.

The Cabinet decided to approve the allocation of Section 106 developer contributions to various projects aimed at improving educational opportunities and school capacity. This decision was made on 10 September 2026. The approved allocations include funding for creating learning areas, reconfiguring facilities, enhancing educational spaces, and repaying the Children's Services Capital budget.

The Cabinet decided to approve the recommendations regarding the Capital Budget Monitoring and Forecast 2026/27 Quarter 1. This decision was made on 10 September 2026. The approved recommendations included proceeding with new borrowing of £27.535m for new projects commencing over the specified period.