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Cabinet - Thursday, 15 October 2026 12.00 pm
October 15, 2026 at 12:00 pm Cabinet View on council websiteSummary
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The Cabinet of Derbyshire County Council met on Thursday, 15 October 2026. Key decisions included the approval of grants for Derbyshire's Heartwood Community Forest, the procurement of six new highway maintenance workstreams totalling £40 million, and the approval for the preparation of a new Waste Local Plan for Derbyshire and Derby.
Complaints, Compliments and Feedback and Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman Annual Letter 2025/26
The Cabinet noted the content of the report detailing compliments and complaints received in the 2025/26 period. The council received 1,002 compliments, a decrease from the previous year, and 2,214 complaints, an increase of 18.9%. The report also highlighted the Annual Review Letter from the Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman for the year ending 31 March 2026. The Ombudsman received 203 complaints and enquiries about Derbyshire County Council, with 52 of these being upheld. The Cabinet requested a further assurance report within three months to outline progress on identified improvement activities.
Derbyshire Community Safety Agreement: Refresh 2026-2028
The Cabinet agreed to the refreshed Derbyshire Community Safety Agreement for 2026-2028 and referred it to the Council for formal approval. This agreement outlines priorities and commitments for community safety across the county, aligning with statutory duties and reflecting changes in legislation and partnership governance. The refreshed agreement follows a new governance structure implemented in April 2026, featuring four thematic boards: Serious Violence, Serious Organised Crime and Exploitation, Domestic and Sexual Abuse, and Prevent.
Dissolution of MEGZ Limited
The Cabinet agreed to the voluntary strike-off and dissolution of MEGZ Limited, a company incorporated in 2002 as a planning and development vehicle for the Markham Employment Growth Zone. The company is no longer required as its purpose has been achieved and it has been dormant for several years, incurring only accountancy costs. The Executive Director for Place and the Head of Markham Vale were authorised to complete the necessary preparatory actions for the dissolution.
Notice of Intention to Prepare a New Waste Local Plan for Derbyshire and Derby
The Cabinet approved the preparation of a new Waste Local Plan for Derbyshire (outside the Peak District National Park) and Derby, to be undertaken jointly with Derby City Council. This plan will replace the outdated Joint Waste Local Plan adopted in 2005. The Cabinet also approved the publication of a 'Notice of Intention to Prepare a New Waste Local Plan' and a timetable for its progression, in line with the new Town and Country Planning (Local Planning) (England) Regulations 2026. Authority was delegated to the Executive Director for Place, in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Environment, to proceed with the preparation of the plan up to the Gateway 1 Assessment stage.
Acceptance of Trees Revenue and Capital Delivery Grants
The Cabinet approved the acceptance of two grants from the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra), administered through Cheshire West and Chester Borough Council, for Derbyshire's Heartwood Community Forest. A Revenue Delivery Grant of £0.198 million will support operational costs for 2026-27, and a Capital Delivery Grant of £2.562 million will fund woodland creation and tree planting until March 2041. These grants will support the delivery of 80 hectares of new tree planting in 2026-27, contributing to environmental, social, and economic benefits across the county.
Amendments to the Proposal to Work with East Midlands Chamber to Deliver Business Support
The Cabinet acknowledged and approved amendments to the Start and Sustain contract with East Midlands Chamber of Commerce. The contract end date has been extended to 30 June 2028 to align with the East Midlands Combined County Authority's revised timeline. Additionally, the contract value has been reduced from £0.536 million to £0.481 million due to a revised requirement for four Business Support Advisers instead of five.
Highways New Requirements – Permission to Procure
The Cabinet approved the procurement of six Highway Maintenance workstreams with a maximum contract value of £40 million. These workstreams include Spray Injection Patching, Thermal Patching, Rubber Modified Material Patching, Asphalt Rejuvenation, Environmental Hazards response, and Highways Recycled Materials. These procurements are necessary to address new requirements not identified in the original Highways Service Plan and will support the delivery of highway maintenance, improve network condition, and enhance sustainability. Authority was delegated to the Executive Director for Place to award the contracts.
Acceptance of Funding from East Midlands Combined County Authority from the Local Growth Fund
The Cabinet approved recommendations detailed in a not for publication report concerning the acceptance of funding from the East Midlands Combined County Authority via the Local Growth Fund.
Delegated decisions linked to this meeting
Decision summaries below are AI-generated from the council’s published record. Check the council source or the full decision page before relying on them.
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Dissolution of MEGZ Limited
Recommendations ApprovedThe Cabinet of Derbyshire Council decided on 15 October 2026 to approve the voluntary strike-off and dissolution of MEGZ Limited. The decision authorises the Executive Director for Place and the Head of Markham Vale to complete necessary preparatory actions, and requests the directors of MEGZ Limited to submit the application for voluntary strike-off.
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Complaints, Compliments and Feedback and Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman Annual Letter 2025/26
Recommendations ApprovedThe Cabinet of Derbyshire Council decided to note the content of the report on compliments and complaints for 2025/26 and the Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman's Annual Review Letter for the year ending 31 March 2026. They also requested a further assurance report within three months detailing progress on identified improvement activities.
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Derbyshire Community Safety Agreement: Refresh 2026-2028
For DeterminationThe Cabinet approved the Derbyshire Community Safety Agreement: Refresh 2026-2028 on 15 October 2026. This agreement sets out priorities and commitments for community safety across the county. The decision was referred to Council for formal approval.
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Acceptance of Funding from East Midlands Combined County Authority from the Local Growth Fund
Recommendations ApprovedThe Cabinet Member for SEND and Education confirmed nominations for local authority school governors on 11 September 2026. The Cabinet Member for Communities and Safety approved a grant of up to £0.346m to Marches Energy Advice on 23 September 2026. This grant will fund energy relief crisis payments and pre-payment vouchers for vulnerable residents.
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Amendments to the Proposal to Work with East Midlands Chamber to Deliver Business Support
Recommendations ApprovedThe Cabinet approved amendments to the proposal to work with East Midlands Chamber to deliver business support. The decision date was 15/10/2026. The contract end date was extended to 30 June 2028 and the contract value was reduced to £0.481m.
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Highways New Requirements – Permission to Procure
Recommendations ApprovedThe Cabinet of Derbyshire Council decided on 15/10/2026 to approve the procurement of six highway maintenance workstreams with a maximum contract value of £40.0m. Authority was delegated to the Executive Director – Place to award contracts and progress delivery.
The Cabinet Member for Communities and Safety decided on 23/09/2026 to approve the award of grant funding of up to £0.346m from the Crisis and Resilience Fund to Marches Energy Advice. This funding is for administering energy relief crisis payments and pre-payment vouchers for vulnerable Derbyshire residents.
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Notice of Intention to Prepare a New Waste Local Plan for Derbyshire and Derby
Recommendations ApprovedThe Cabinet decided to approve the preparation of a new Waste Local Plan for Derbyshire and Derby, jointly with Derby City Council, for submission to the Secretary of State. The decision was made on 15/10/2026. Authority was delegated to the Executive Director for Place to proceed with preparation up to the Gateway 1 Assessment, including scoping consultation and evidence gathering.
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Acceptance of Trees Revenue and Capital Delivery Grants
Recommendations ApprovedThe Cabinet decided to approve the acceptance of two grants from Cheshire West and Chester Borough Council for Derbyshire's Heartwood Community Forest. The decision was made on 15/10/2026. The council will accept a £0.198m Revenue Delivery Grant and a £2.562m Capital Delivery Grant.
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