Gemma Poulter
Council: Derbyshire
Committees:
Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
13 meetings · Page 1 of 3
Cabinet - Thursday, 29 January 2026 12.00 pm
The Cabinet of Derbyshire Council was scheduled to discuss the council's financial outlook, including its reserves policy and budget proposals for the upcoming financial year. The meeting agenda also included plans for capital expenditure, treasury management, and the refresh of the Council Plan and departmental service plans.
Meeting adjourned and reconvened at 12 noon on 12/01/2026, Cabinet - Friday, 9 January 2026 10.00 am
The Derbyshire County Council Cabinet met on Friday, 9 January 2026, to discuss a range of significant financial and service-related matters. Key decisions included the approval of budget savings proposals for the next five years, the allocation of Section 106 developer contributions for children's services projects, and the establishment of enhanced resource school provision.
Alderman Ceremony, Council - Wednesday, 10 December 2025 11.00 am, NEW
Derbyshire County Council is scheduled to meet on Wednesday, 10 December 2025, to conduct formal business. The agenda includes prayers, apologies for absence, declarations of interest, and a proposal to appoint Honorary Aldermen and Alderwomen. The meeting will be available via webcast on the council's website and YouTube Channel.
Council - Wednesday, 10 December 2025 2.00 pm
Derbyshire County Council met on 10 December 2025, and approved the appointment of a new Chief Executive, Neil Crittenden, as well as changes to committee memberships and contract standing orders. Councillors also discussed a range of public and member questions, and voted on several notices of motion, including one opposing a digital ID scheme and another regarding the protection of green spaces from pylon development.
Decisions from Meetings
21 decisions · Page 3 of 5
Children's Services SEND Capital Budget (High Needs Provision Capital) Allocations
From: Cabinet - Thursday, 16 October 2025 12.00 pm - October 16, 2025
...to allocate £1,832,550 from the Children's Services SEND High Needs Provision Capital Allocation to Esteem Multi Academy Trust for the refurbishment and change of use of the former Hunloke Adult Education Centre to provide additional places for pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities.
Recommendations Approved
Regeneration Project Pipeline
From: Cabinet - Thursday, 16 October 2025 12.00 pm - October 16, 2025
...to approve the Regeneration Pipeline and prioritised projects, excluding the Avenue site – Phase 3, to approve the allocation of 2025-26 EMCCA funding and other specific approvals for projects, excluding the Avenue site – Phase 3, and to delegate authority to the Executive Director for Place to pursue funding, accept grants, add projects to programs, authorize engagement, and add the Avenue site to the Regeneration Pipeline pending further discussions.
Recommendations Approved
Recommendation to approve the grant funding award in relation to Williamthorpe Clean Energy Facility
From: Cabinet - Thursday, 16 October 2025 12.00 pm - October 16, 2025
...to approve acceptance of £0.7 million in grant funding from the Mayoral Renewables Fund via the East Midlands Combined Authority for the Williamthorpe Clean Energy Facility and delegate authority to the Executive Director for Corporate Services and Transformation to confirm the grant terms.
Recommendations Approved
Drakelow Primary New School Initial request for approval
From: Cabinet - Thursday, 16 October 2025 12.00 pm - October 16, 2025
...to facilitate the opening of the new Drakelow Park Flying High Academy in September 2026, the Cabinet approved revenue support for a minimum number of pupils and £128,000 in funding for initial recruitment.
Recommendations Approved
Director of Public Health Annual Report 2025
From: Cabinet - Thursday, 16 October 2025 12.00 pm - October 16, 2025
...to comply with statutory duties, they noted the production and approved the publication of the Director of Public Health’s Annual Report 2025, which focuses on work and health, and agreed to further consider its recommendations.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 13
Average per Month: 0.7
Decisions Recorded: 21