Councillor Robert Reaney

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.

Cabinet - Thursday, 13 November 2025 12.00 pm

The Derbyshire County Council cabinet met on 13 November 2025, approving a highways capital programme for 2026-27, allocating funds for homelessness prevention under the Homes for Ukraine scheme, and agreeing to seek a partner to improve the council's operating model. Councillors also approved an updated whistleblowing policy and allocated Section 106 [^2] funding to children's services. Finally, the cabinet approved an adjustment to the Ashbourne Reborn construction contract value, which was discussed in private.

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.