Joe O'Sullivan
Council: Derbyshire
Committees:
Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
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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 - 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.
Appointments and Conditions of Service Committee - Monday, 6 October 2025 3.00 pm
The Appointments and Conditions of Service Committee convened on Monday, 6 October 2025, to discuss several key employment and pay-related matters. The committee approved a revised Probation Policy, recommended changes to the Pay Policy Statement to reflect performance-related pay for the Chief Executive role, and noted the implementation of pay awards for Local Government Services employees, Chief Officers, and Chief Executives. Additionally, the committee supported changing the job title of Managing Director to Chief Executive.
Cabinet - Thursday, 11 September 2025 12.00 pm
Here's a summary of the Derbyshire County Council Cabinet meeting held on 11 September 2025:
Cabinet - Thursday, 24 July 2025 12.00 pm
Here is a summary of the agenda for the Derbyshire County Council Cabinet meeting on 24 July 2025.
Decisions from Meetings
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Preparation of budget 2026/27
From: Cabinet - Thursday, 4 December 2025 2.00 pm - December 04, 2025
...to prepare the 2026/27 budget, the Cabinet approved the timetable, noted pre-budget engagement activities, and noted proposals for reviewing the Medium-Term Financial Plan and Earmarked and General Reserve projections.
Recommendations Approved (subject to call-in)
Markham Vale Delegated Decisions
From: Cabinet - Thursday, 4 December 2025 2.00 pm - December 04, 2025
...to approve the recommendations outlined in the confidential report regarding the ongoing redevelopment of Markham Vale, following delegated decisions made by the Executive Director - Place and the Leader of the Council.
Recommendations Approved (subject to call-in)
Children's Services Home to School Transport Policy Redesign - Permission to Consult
From: Cabinet - Thursday, 4 December 2025 2.00 pm - December 04, 2025
...to approve a public consultation on potential changes to the Home to School Transport Policy for compulsory school age children and the post 16 transport policy statement.
Recommendations Approved (subject to call-in)
Regeneration Pipeline Programme: Compulsory Purchase Order to Support South Derbyshire Growth Zone
From: Cabinet - Thursday, 4 December 2025 2.00 pm - December 04, 2025
...to proceed with the South Derbyshire Growth Zone project, including approving enabling infrastructure, delegation agreements, and the making and publication of a Side Roads Order and Compulsory Purchase Order for land acquisition.
Recommendations Approved (subject to call-in)
Performance Monitoring and Budget Monitoring/Forecast Outturn
From: Cabinet - Thursday, 4 December 2025 2.00 pm - December 04, 2025
... to note Council Plan performance and budget monitoring for Quarter 2 of 2025-26, approve the use of reserves for the SEND improvement plan, adopt amendments to the flexible use of capital receipts strategy, approve a virement for Highways Depot Improvement Works, and note the overall position on reserves.
Recommendations Approved (subject to call-in)
Summary
Meetings Attended: 40
Average per Month: 2.0
Decisions Recorded: 48