Joe O'Sullivan
Council: Derbyshire
Committees:
Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
46 meetings · Page 1 of 10
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.
Audit Committee - Tuesday, 27 January 2026 2.00 pm
The Audit Committee of Derbyshire County Council was scheduled to convene on Tuesday, 27 January 2026, at County Hall, Matlock. The meeting's agenda included a training session, progress reports from internal and external auditors, and discussions on risk management within Corporate Services and Transformation.
Appointments and Conditions of Service Committee - Monday, 19 January 2026 3.00 pm
The Appointments and Conditions of Service Committee was scheduled to discuss a new framework for developing workforce policies and to consider revisions to the Attendance Management and Ill Health Capability Policy. The committee was also due to discuss changes to the mandate for the committee itself.
Resources Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday, 14 January 2026 2.00 pm, NEW
The Resources Scrutiny Committee was scheduled to discuss proposals for budget savings for the period 2026-27 to 2030/31 and an update to the Medium Term Financial Plan. The committee was also to consider public questions.
Decisions from Meetings
48 decisions · Page 9 of 10
Childcare Sufficiency Assessment 2024 - 2025
From: Cabinet - Thursday, 9 January 2025 2.00 pm - January 09, 2025
...to approve the Childcare Sufficiency Assessment 2024-2025 for publication.
Recommendations Approved
Budget Savings Proposals 2025/26 to 2029/30
From: Cabinet - Thursday, 9 January 2025 2.00 pm - January 09, 2025
...to note the financial context, possible budget saving options for 2025/26, and the need for alternative savings if proposals don't progress, and to refer these proposals to the Improvement and Scrutiny Committee for feedback.
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
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
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
Summary
Meetings Attended: 46
Average per Month: 2.1
Decisions Recorded: 48