Councillor Dawn Abbott
Email: Dawn.Abbott@derbyshire.gov.uk
Council: Derbyshire
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
25 meetings · Page 3 of 5
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.
Derbyshire Police and Crime Panel - Thursday, 6 November 2025 10.00 am
The Derbyshire Police and Crime Panel met to discuss the Police and Crime Commissioner's finance update, efforts to bring offenders to justice, a review of the Police and Crime Plan, the annual report, responses to member questions, and maternity arrangements for the Police and Crime Commissioner.
Cabinet - Thursday, 16 October 2025 12.00 pm
The Derbyshire County Council Cabinet met to discuss a range of issues, including the transfer of transport functions to the East Midlands Combined County Authority (EMCCA), budget monitoring, and the allocation of resources for digital connectivity and special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). The cabinet approved recommendations regarding the Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman's annual review letter, the Williamthorpe Clean Energy Facility, and a new primary school at Drakelow.
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
40 decisions · Page 1 of 8
Markham Vale Update on Development Progress
From: Cabinet - Thursday, 4 December 2025 2.00 pm - December 04, 2025
...the Cabinet noted the progress of the Markham Vale development between October 2024 and October 2025 and approved planned activities to complete the project.
Recommendations Approved
Performance Monitoring and Budget Monitoring/Forecast Outturn
From: Cabinet - Thursday, 4 December 2025 2.00 pm - December 04, 2025
... to note Council Plan performance and budget monitoring for Quarter 2 of 2025-26, approve the use of reserves for the SEND improvement plan, adopt amendments to the flexible use of capital receipts strategy, approve a virement for Highways Depot Improvement Works, and note the overall position on reserves.
Recommendations Approved
Children's Services Home to School Transport Policy Redesign - Permission to Consult
From: Cabinet - Thursday, 4 December 2025 2.00 pm - December 04, 2025
...to approve a public consultation on potential changes to the Home to School Transport Policy for compulsory school age children and the post 16 transport policy statement.
Recommendations Approved
Regeneration Pipeline Programme: Compulsory Purchase Order to Support South Derbyshire Growth Zone
From: Cabinet - Thursday, 4 December 2025 2.00 pm - December 04, 2025
...to proceed with the South Derbyshire Growth Zone project, including approving enabling infrastructure, delegation agreements, and the making and publication of a Side Roads Order and Compulsory Purchase Order for land acquisition.
Recommendations Approved
Library Strategy Update on Progress
From: Cabinet - Thursday, 4 December 2025 2.00 pm - December 04, 2025
...to continue delivering the current Library Strategy, discontinue work on relocating Clay Cross Library to a new extension, and authorize further exploration of opportunities to improve the Clay Cross Library service.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 25
Average per Month: 2.5
Decisions Recorded: 40