Councillor Ed Fordham

Appointments and Conditions of Service Committee - Monday, 6 October 2025 3.00 pm

The Appointments and Conditions of Service Committee convened on Monday, 6 October 2025, to discuss several key employment and pay-related matters. The committee approved a revised Probation Policy, recommended changes to the Pay Policy Statement to reflect performance-related pay for the Chief Executive role, and noted the implementation of pay awards for Local Government Services employees, Chief Officers, and Chief Executives. Additionally, the committee supported changing the job title of Managing Director to Chief Executive.

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.

Appointments and Conditions of Service Committee - Monday, 14 July 2025 3.00 pm

The Appointments and Conditions of Service Committee were scheduled to meet on 14 July 2025 to discuss revisions to several employment policies, the ratification of a pay agreement, and a pay policy for teachers. The meeting was set to cover revisions to the fixed term contracts policy and secondment policy, as well as a new relocation procedure. Also on the agenda was the ratification of the Soulbury pay agreement and a pay policy for teachers employed by the local authority but not attached to schools.

Governance, Ethics and Standards Committee - Thursday, 10 July 2025 2.00 pm

The Governance, Ethics and Standards Committee of Derbyshire Council scheduled a meeting to discuss customer feedback, the role of the Chairman of the Council, and a report from the Chairman of the Governance, Ethics and Standards Committee.

Council - Wednesday, 9 July 2025 2.00 pm

The Derbyshire County Council met to discuss local government reorganisation, the 2024-25 budget, and performance monitoring. Councillors agreed to undertake public and key stakeholder engagement to seek views about alternative options for local government reorganisation to inform the preparation of final proposals. They also approved the performance and budget monitoring outturn for 2024-25, and changes to committee memberships.