Helen Barrington
Council: Derbyshire
Committees:
Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
43 meetings · Page 1 of 9
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.
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.
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
Derbyshire County Council's cabinet has backed a plan to create a single unitary council for the whole of Derby and Derbyshire, which would see the abolition of the existing county and district councils. The proposal will now be submitted to the government for consideration.
Fixed Term Chief Executive (additional), Recruitment Panel - Wednesday, 19 November 2025 1.30 pm
The Recruitment Panel of Derbyshire Council is scheduled to meet on Wednesday 19 November 2025. During the meeting, the panel will appoint a chairman and conduct interviews for the position of Fixed Term Chief Executive. The public is likely to be excluded from the meeting during the interviews.
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: 43
Average per Month: 2.2
Decisions Recorded: 52