Councillor John Lawson
Email: John.Lawson@derbyshire.gov.uk
Council: Derbyshire
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
22 meetings · Page 1 of 5
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.
Pensions and Investments Committee - Wednesday, 21 January 2026 10.30 am
The Pensions and Investments Committee of Derbyshire County Council was scheduled to discuss the Derbyshire Pension Fund Complaints Policy, the Fund's Risk Register, and the ongoing process of Local Government Pension Scheme investment pooling. The meeting also included a review of the minutes from the previous meeting and arrangements for the exclusion of the public for certain agenda items.
Meeting adjourned and reconvened at 12 noon on 12/01/2026, Cabinet - Friday, 9 January 2026 10.00 am
The Derbyshire County Council Cabinet met on Friday, 9 January 2026, to discuss a range of significant financial and service-related matters. Key decisions included the approval of budget savings proposals for the next five years, the allocation of Section 106 developer contributions for children's services projects, and the establishment of enhanced resource school provision.
Alderman Ceremony, Council - Wednesday, 10 December 2025 11.00 am, NEW
Derbyshire County Council is scheduled to meet on Wednesday, 10 December 2025, to conduct formal business. The agenda includes prayers, apologies for absence, declarations of interest, and a proposal to appoint Honorary Aldermen and Alderwomen. The meeting will be available via webcast on the council's website and YouTube Channel.
Decisions from Meetings
40 decisions · Page 8 of 8
New Amber Valley and Erewash Hub Accommodation
From: Cabinet - Thursday, 24 July 2025 12.00 pm - July 24, 2025
...to approve the rationalisation and relocation of Mercian Close Offices and the Parkwood Centre to The Grammar, Heanor, along with a new lease at Ilkeston Town Hall, and to delegate authority for finalising lease details, signing leases, and undertaking procurement for the project.
Recommendations Approved
EMCCA funding for Transport and the Local Transport Plan Highways Capital Settlement 2025-26
From: Cabinet - Thursday, 24 July 2025 12.00 pm - July 24, 2025
...to accept the Local Transport Plan Highways Capital Settlement 2025-26, approve additional highway schemes, delegate authority for program changes and acceptance of public transport funding, approve an extension to the Traffic Management contract, delegate acceptance of grant conditions, and note ongoing work to access EMCCA regeneration funding.
Recommendations Approved
Outcome of the Consensual Sale of Buxton Crescent Hotel and Repayment of the County Council’s Loan
From: Cabinet - Thursday, 24 July 2025 12.00 pm - July 24, 2025
...to approve the recommendations detailed in the confidential report regarding the outcome of the consensual sale of Buxton Crescent Hotel and repayment of the County Council’s loan.
Recommendations Approved
Children's Services SEND Capital Budget (High Needs Provision Capital) Allocations
From: Cabinet - Thursday, 24 July 2025 12.00 pm - July 24, 2025
...to improve SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) provision, the Cabinet approved further allocations from the Children's Services SEND High Needs Capital budget, including direct fund transfers to Stubbin Wood and Brackenfield Special Schools for self-managed projects.
Recommendations Approved
Supply, Installation, Maintenance and Removal of Street Lighting Furniture including Electricity Service and Emergency Response Works
From: Cabinet - Thursday, 3 July 2025 12.00 pm - July 03, 2025
...to approve increasing the financial value of the procurement exercise for the supply, installation, maintenance, and removal of street lighting furniture, including electricity service and emergency response works, as detailed in the confidential report.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 22
Average per Month: 2.2
Decisions Recorded: 40