Helen Barrington

Council: Derbyshire

Committees: Council (Officer) Cabinet (Officer) Governance, Ethics and Standards Committee (Officer) Audit Committee Appointments and Conditions of Service Committee Recruitment Panel (Officer)

Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

47 meetings · Page 1 of 10

Council Officer

Council - Wednesday, 11 February 2026 2.00 pm

February 11, 2026, 2:00 pm
Cabinet Officer

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.

January 29, 2026, 12:00 pm
Governance, Ethics and Standards Committee Officer

Governance, Ethics and Standards Committee - Thursday, 15 January 2026 2.00 pm

The Governance, Ethics and Standards Committee of Derbyshire County Council was scheduled to meet on Thursday, 15 January 2026, to discuss the completion of the Member Induction Programme, a proposed minor change to the Council's Constitution regarding Trading Standards legislation, and the outcome of a government consultation on strengthening the standards and conduct framework for local authorities.

January 15, 2026, 2:00 pm
Cabinet Officer

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.

January 09, 2026
Council Officer

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.

December 10, 2025

Decisions from Meetings

52 decisions · Page 3 of 11

Whistleblowing Policy

From: Cabinet - Thursday, 13 November 2025 12.00 pm - November 13, 2025

...to approve the amended Whistleblowing Policy, which encourages internal reporting of wrongdoing, malpractice, or illegality, strengthens the link to the Anti-Fraud Anti-Corruption Strategy, and clarifies reporting procedures and support for whistleblowers.

For Determination

Homelessness Prevention fund for the Homes for Ukraine Scheme

From: Cabinet - Thursday, 13 November 2025 12.00 pm - November 13, 2025

...to allocate up to £2.160 million from the existing Homes for Ukraine tariff funding to district and borough local authorities to support homelessness prevention.

Recommendations Approved

Ashbourne Reborn Construction Contract – Adjustment of Contract Value

From: Cabinet - Thursday, 13 November 2025 12.00 pm - November 13, 2025

...to approve an additional £2.012 million in spending and extend the Ashbourne Reborn construction contract to March 31, 2026, as detailed in a confidential report.

Recommendations Approved

Local Transport Plan Highways Capital Programme 2026-27

From: Cabinet - Thursday, 13 November 2025 12.00 pm - November 13, 2025

...to approve the 2026-27 Highways Capital Programme, including delegation of authority for grant funding, programme changes, procurement of landslip repair projects, allocation of preventative maintenance funding, and implementation of new maintenance and inspection approaches.

Recommendations Approved

Children’s Services Section 106 Allocations

From: Cabinet - Thursday, 13 November 2025 12.00 pm - November 13, 2025

...to approve the allocation of £164,897.12 in Section 106 developer contributions to specific projects, including school improvements and reimbursements to the Children's Services Capital Basic Need budget, as outlined in Appendix 2.

For Determination

Summary

Meetings Attended: 47

Average per Month: 2.1

Decisions Recorded: 52