Councillor Joss Barnes
Email: Joss.Barnes@derbyshire.gov.uk
Council: Derbyshire
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
19 meetings · Page 1 of 4
Health and Wellbeing Board - Thursday, 29 January 2026 9.30 am
The Derbyshire Health and Wellbeing Board is scheduled to meet on Thursday, 29 January 2026, to discuss a range of important public health issues. Key topics on the agenda include support for young people who vape, strategies to tackle child poverty, and updates on the Neighbourhood Health Model.
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.
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
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Children's Services SEND Capital Budget (High Needs Provision Capital) Allocations
From: Cabinet - Thursday, 16 October 2025 12.00 pm - October 16, 2025
...to allocate £1,832,550 from the Children's Services SEND High Needs Provision Capital Allocation to Esteem Multi Academy Trust for the refurbishment and change of use of the former Hunloke Adult Education Centre to provide additional places for pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities.
Recommendations Approved
Regeneration Project Pipeline
From: Cabinet - Thursday, 16 October 2025 12.00 pm - October 16, 2025
...to approve the Regeneration Pipeline and prioritised projects, excluding the Avenue site – Phase 3, to approve the allocation of 2025-26 EMCCA funding and other specific approvals for projects, excluding the Avenue site – Phase 3, and to delegate authority to the Executive Director for Place to pursue funding, accept grants, add projects to programs, authorize engagement, and add the Avenue site to the Regeneration Pipeline pending further discussions.
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
Annual Review Letter of the Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman
From: Cabinet - Thursday, 16 October 2025 12.00 pm - October 16, 2025
...to note the Annual Review letter of the Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman for the year ending 31 March 2025.
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: 19
Average per Month: 1.9
Decisions Recorded: 40