Councillor Richard Smith

Governance, Ethics and Standards Committee - Thursday, 6 November 2025 2.00 pm

The Governance, Ethics and Standards Committee of Derbyshire Council is scheduled to meet on Thursday 6 November 2025. The meeting will cover revisions to financial regulations and standing orders related to contracts, and the register of gifts and hospitality.

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.

Resources Scrutiny Committee - Thursday, 25 September 2025 2.00 pm

The Resources Scrutiny Committee was scheduled to meet to discuss the council's talent strategy and to answer questions from the public. The committee was also scheduled to review the minutes from their meeting on 27 February 2025.

Place Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday, 24 September 2025 10.30 am

The Place Scrutiny Committee was scheduled to meet to discuss the East Midlands Combined County Authority [^2] (EMCCA) and the transition of transport functions to it. The committee was expected to receive an update on the progress of EMCCA and the transfer of transport responsibilities from Derbyshire County Council.

Place Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday, 23 July 2025 10.30 am

The Place Scrutiny Committee was scheduled to discuss an overview of the Place Department, the Highways function, and the proposed work programme for 2025-26. Presentations were planned to provide committee members with information on these topics. Public questions were also scheduled to be taken.