Joe O'Sullivan
Council: Derbyshire
Committees:
Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
40 meetings · Page 1 of 8
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.
Trading Committee - Monday, 10 November 2025 3.00 pm
The Derbyshire County Council Trading Committee met to review the performance of its joint ventures, Concertus Derbyshire Limited, Vertas Derbyshire Limited, and Develop Renew. Presentations from Concertus Derbyshire Limited and Vertas Derbyshire Limited were scheduled, and the Director of Property was due to present a report on the council's position as shareholder and customer of the joint ventures. The committee was also expected to note and comment on the presentations.
Decisions from Meetings
48 decisions · Page 4 of 10
Capital budget monitoring and forecast as at Quarter 1 2025-26
From: Cabinet - Thursday, 16 October 2025 12.00 pm - October 16, 2025
...to note the current position on the monitoring of Capital Schemes.
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
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
Transfer of Transport Function from Derbyshire County Council to East Midlands Combined County Authority
From: Cabinet - Thursday, 16 October 2025 12.00 pm - October 16, 2025
...to transfer the strategic and public transport functions from Derbyshire County Council to the East Midlands Combined County Authority, with the transfer of public transport functions to be completed by April 1, 2026, at the latest.
Recommendations Approved
Award of Contract for Tendered Local Bus Services (PTU 259)
From: Cabinet - Thursday, 16 October 2025 12.00 pm - October 16, 2025
...to approve the recommendations detailed in the not for publication report regarding the award of the Local Bus Services Contract (PTU 2519).
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 40
Average per Month: 2.0
Decisions Recorded: 48