Councillor Ed Fordham

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.

Governance, Ethics and Standards Committee - Thursday, 6 November 2025 2.00 pm

The Governance, Ethics and Standards Committee of Derbyshire Council is scheduled to meet on Thursday 6 November 2025. The meeting will cover revisions to financial regulations and standing orders related to contracts, and the register of gifts and hospitality.

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.

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.