Jane Lakin
Council: Derbyshire
Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
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Appointments and Conditions of Service Committee - Monday, 13 April 2026 3.00 pm
The Appointments and Conditions of Service Committee was scheduled to discuss updates to the Disclosure and Barring Service Check Policy, the ratification of the Soulbury Pay Agreement for 2025/2026, and revised pay and appraisal policies for teachers employed by the Local Authority but not attached to schools.
Audit Committee - Tuesday, 17 March 2026 2.00 pm
The Audit Committee of Derbyshire County Council was scheduled to convene on Tuesday, 17 March 2026, with a packed agenda focusing on financial oversight, risk management, and audit progress. Key discussions were expected to cover the risk management frameworks within the Adult Social Care & Health department and the Council's strategic risk register, alongside performance and budget monitoring for the 2025-26 financial year. The committee was also set to review updated Financial Regulations, Accounting Policies, and the Council's Tax Strategy, as well as receive progress reports from both internal and external auditors.
Governance, Ethics and Standards Committee - Thursday, 5 March 2026 2.00 pm
The Governance, Ethics and Standards Committee of Derbyshire County Council was scheduled to discuss the annual report of the Independent Remuneration Panel, a minor change to the council's constitution regarding the D2 Strategic Leadership Board, and complaints received against councillors. The meeting's agenda also included the confirmation of minutes from a previous meeting.
Decisions from Meetings
3 decisions
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
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
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
Summary
Meetings Attended: 18
Average per Month: 0.7
Decisions Recorded: 3 Not all decisions are recorded, so this may significantly underestimate the number of decisions actually made.