Emma Alexander
Council: Derbyshire
Committees:
Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
41 meetings · Page 1 of 9
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.
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.
Audit Committee - Tuesday, 16 September 2025 2.00 pm
The Derbyshire County Council Audit Committee met on 16 September 2025 to discuss corporate risk management, the strategic risk register, the effectiveness of internal controls, and the Derbyshire Pension Fund audit. The committee reviewed the strategic risk register, identifying risks needing further assurance, and noted the plan for Executive Director attendance at future meetings. The committee also reviewed and approved the updated Whistleblowing Policy.
Cabinet - Thursday, 11 September 2025 12.00 pm
Here's a summary of the Derbyshire County Council Cabinet meeting held on 11 September 2025:
Decisions from Meetings
37 decisions · Page 7 of 8
Reserves Position and Reserves Policy
From: Cabinet - Thursday, 30 January 2025 2.00 pm - January 30, 2025
...to note the current and forecast positions for both General and Earmarked Reserves, approve the Reserves Policy, and acknowledge the use of earmarked reserves to mitigate the forecast 2024-25 overspend while maintaining the General Reserve balance.
Recommendations Approved
Design Services for Disabled Facilities Grants (DFGs) Consultation Response and Recommendations for the Future
From: Cabinet - Thursday, 5 December 2024 2.00 pm - December 05, 2024
...to discontinue funding the discretionary element of the Council's DDT service supporting the DFG program in several districts by March 31, 2025, implement a reduced DDT service until March 31, 2026 focusing on statutory duties, plan a public consultation on a new adaptations funding policy in January 2025, and notify affected districts of the funding discontinuation with an option for them to fully fund the discretionary service for 12 months.
Recommendations Approved
Performance Monitoring and Budget Monitoring/Forecast Outturn 2024-25 Quarter 2
From: Cabinet - Thursday, 5 December 2024 2.00 pm - December 05, 2024
...to note the Council Plan performance update, progress on savings, the Revenue Budget position/forecast for Quarter 2 of 2024-25, the position on Reserves, and significant actions to reduce overspending and deliver savings, as well as approve adjustments for historic invoices.
Recommendations Approved
Preparation of Budget 2025-26
From: Cabinet - Thursday, 5 December 2024 2.00 pm - December 05, 2024
...to approve the timetable, consultation arrangements, and related procedures for preparing the Council's 2025-26 budget, including noting the commencement of pre-budget engagement, proposals for reviewing the Five Year Financial Plan, and arrangements for reviewing reserves.
Recommendations Approved
Derbyshire Healthy Home Project (DHHP) Consultation Results and Future Recommendation
From: Cabinet - Thursday, 14 November 2024 2.00 pm - November 14, 2024
...to transition administration of ECO4 Flex Declarations, develop an energy efficiency advice webpage, simplify the Derbyshire Healthy Home offer, approve new eligibility criteria for home clearance and deep cleaning, create a collaborative working group for addressing housing hazards, and commence a formal consultation with staff regarding service remodelling.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 41
Average per Month: 2.3
Decisions Recorded: 37