Councillor Richard Hatfield

Resources Scrutiny Committee - Thursday, 11 December 2025 2.00 pm

The Resources Scrutiny Committee is scheduled to meet to discuss the 2026/27 budget, the council's talent strategy, and the local government reform timeline. The meeting will be held at County Hall, Matlock and members of the public are permitted to ask questions.

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.

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.

Extraordinary meeting, Council - Thursday, 13 November 2025 4.00 pm, NEW

The council met to discuss and vote on a recommendation to be put to the cabinet regarding local government reorganisation, and ultimately voted to support a single unitary council for the whole Derby and Derbyshire area. The council also agreed to delegate authority to the Interim Chief Executive, Simon Stevens, in discussion with Councillor Alan Graves, Leader of the Council and Cabinet Member for Strategic Leadership, to make any amendments and additions to the submission document following feedback from the full council.

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.