Ellie Houlston
Council: Derbyshire
Committees:
Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
35 meetings · Page 1 of 7
Alderman Ceremony, Council - Wednesday, 10 December 2025 11.00 am, NEW
The Derbyshire County Council is scheduled to meet on Wednesday, 10 December 2025, at County Hall in Matlock. The agenda includes receiving apologies for absence and declarations of interest, as well as considering the appointment of honorary aldermen and alderwomen. The meeting will be live streamed and available for playback on the council's website and YouTube channel.
Council - Wednesday, 10 December 2025 2.00 pm
The next Derbyshire County Council meeting will include discussions of the appointment of a new chief executive, revisions to standing orders, and budget monitoring. Councillors will also consider public and elected member questions, and several notices of motion.
Cabinet - Thursday, 4 December 2025 2.00 pm
Derbyshire County Council's cabinet approved a public consultation on home to school transport policy changes, gave the go-ahead for a compulsory purchase order to support the South Derbyshire Growth Zone, and discussed budget preparations for 2026/27. The cabinet also reviewed performance and budget monitoring reports, progress at Markham Vale, and updates to the Library Strategy.
Cabinet - Thursday, 27 November 2025 12.00 pm, NEW
The Derbyshire County Council Cabinet approved a recommendation to submit a proposal for a single unitary council for the whole of the Derby and Derbyshire area to the government. The decision followed a debate and vote on 13 November 2025, where the council supported the Uniting Derbyshire proposal. If approved, the new council would aim to simplify local government, improve accountability, and deliver better value for residents.
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.
Decisions from Meetings
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Outcome of the Consensual Sale of Buxton Crescent Hotel and Repayment of the County Council’s Loan
From: Cabinet - Thursday, 24 July 2025 12.00 pm - July 24, 2025
...to approve the recommendations detailed in the confidential report regarding the outcome of the consensual sale of Buxton Crescent Hotel and repayment of the County Council’s loan.
Recommendations Approved
Children's Services SEND Capital Budget (High Needs Provision Capital) Allocations
From: Cabinet - Thursday, 24 July 2025 12.00 pm - July 24, 2025
...to improve SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) provision, the Cabinet approved further allocations from the Children's Services SEND High Needs Capital budget, including direct fund transfers to Stubbin Wood and Brackenfield Special Schools for self-managed projects.
Recommendations Approved
EMCCA funding for Transport and the Local Transport Plan Highways Capital Settlement 2025-26
From: Cabinet - Thursday, 24 July 2025 12.00 pm - July 24, 2025
...to accept the Local Transport Plan Highways Capital Settlement 2025-26, approve additional highway schemes, delegate authority for program changes and acceptance of public transport funding, approve an extension to the Traffic Management contract, delegate acceptance of grant conditions, and note ongoing work to access EMCCA regeneration funding.
Recommendations Approved
Treasury Management Annual Report 2024-25
From: Cabinet - Thursday, 24 July 2025 12.00 pm - July 24, 2025
... to note the report on Treasury Management activities during 2024-25 and the Council’s compliance with the prudential indicators set by Council at its meeting on 14 February 2024, in accordance with the CIPFA Code.
Recommendations Approved
Derbyshire Constabulary Contract Extension for Vehicle Maintenance, Service, Repair and Breakdown, Accident Damage and Commissioning
From: Cabinet - Thursday, 13 March 2025 2.00 pm - March 13, 2025
...to approve the recommendations detailed in the confidential report regarding the Derbyshire Constabulary Contract Extension for Vehicle Maintenance, Service, Repair and Breakdown, Accident Damage and Commissioning.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 35
Average per Month: 1.8
Decisions Recorded: 53