Councillor Stuart Bent

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.

Governance, Ethics and Standards Committee - Tuesday, 30 September 2025 2.00 pm

The Governance, Ethics and Standards Committee were scheduled to discuss the annual review letter from the Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman, proposed amendments to the Members' Allowances Scheme, and a request for a general dispensation relating to local government reorganisation. They were also scheduled to consider revisions to the constitution, the Whistleblowing Policy, the Annual Whistleblowing Report, and complaints received against councillors.

Health Scrutiny Committee - Monday, 29 September 2025 10.30 am

The Health Scrutiny Committee was scheduled to convene to discuss updates on community mental health services, the NHS 10-Year Plan, and the committee's future work programme. The meeting was also scheduled to include a period for public questions, and to confirm the minutes of their previous meeting.

Pensions and Investments Committee - Wednesday, 3 September 2025 10.30 am

The Pensions and Investments Committee of Derbyshire County Council were scheduled to meet on Wednesday, 3 September 2025, to discuss investments, stewardship, and updates to the Local Government Pension Scheme [^1]. The committee was also scheduled to discuss the Derbyshire Pension Fund Annual Report for 2024-25.