Helen Barrington

Cabinet Officer

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.

Governance, Ethics and Standards Committee Officer

Governance, Ethics and Standards Committee - Thursday, 6 November 2025 2.00 pm

The Governance, Ethics and Standards Committee of Derbyshire Council is scheduled to meet on Thursday 6 November 2025. The meeting will cover revisions to financial regulations and standing orders related to contracts, and the register of gifts and hospitality.

Cabinet Officer

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 Officer

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.

Governance, Ethics and Standards Committee Officer

Governance, Ethics and Standards Committee - Tuesday, 30 September 2025 2.00 pm

The Governance, Ethics and Standards Committee were scheduled to discuss the annual review letter from the Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman, proposed amendments to the Members' Allowances Scheme, and a request for a general dispensation relating to local government reorganisation. They were also scheduled to consider revisions to the constitution, the Whistleblowing Policy, the Annual Whistleblowing Report, and complaints received against councillors.