Simon Mabbott - Councillor for Derbyshire

Councillor Simon Mabbott

Reform UK Cabinet Member for SEND and Education

Email: Simon.Mabbott@derbyshire.gov.uk

Council: Derbyshire

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: Council (Committee Member) Audit Committee (Chairman) Improvement and Scrutiny Committee - Resources (Committee Member) Cabinet (Committee Member)

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Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

16 meetings · Page 1 of 4

Council Committee Member

Council - Wednesday, 11 February 2026 2.00 pm

February 11, 2026, 2:00 pm
Cabinet Committee Member

Cabinet - Thursday, 29 January 2026 12.00 pm

The Derbyshire County Council Cabinet is scheduled to meet on Thursday, 29 January 2026, to discuss key financial and strategic planning documents for the upcoming year. The agenda includes a review of the council's reserves, the results of budget consultations, and proposals for the capital programme and treasury management. A significant portion of the meeting will be dedicated to the Council Plan Refresh for 2026-29 and departmental service plans, alongside discussions on school block funding and admissions arrangements for children's services.

January 29, 2026, 12:00 pm
Cabinet Committee Member

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.

January 09, 2026
Council Committee Member

Council - Wednesday, 10 December 2025 2.00 pm

Derbyshire County Council met on 10 December 2025, and approved the appointment of a new Chief Executive, Neil Crittenden, as well as changes to committee memberships and contract standing orders. Councillors also discussed a range of public and member questions, and voted on several notices of motion, including one opposing a digital ID scheme and another regarding the protection of green spaces from pylon development.

December 10, 2025
Council Committee Member

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.

December 10, 2025

Decisions from Meetings

15 decisions · Page 1 of 3

Markham Vale Update on Development Progress

From: Cabinet - Thursday, 4 December 2025 2.00 pm - December 04, 2025

...the Cabinet noted the progress of the Markham Vale development between October 2024 and October 2025 and approved planned activities to complete the project.

Recommendations Approved

Performance Monitoring and Budget Monitoring/Forecast Outturn

From: Cabinet - Thursday, 4 December 2025 2.00 pm - December 04, 2025

... to note Council Plan performance and budget monitoring for Quarter 2 of 2025-26, approve the use of reserves for the SEND improvement plan, adopt amendments to the flexible use of capital receipts strategy, approve a virement for Highways Depot Improvement Works, and note the overall position on reserves.

Recommendations Approved

Children's Services Home to School Transport Policy Redesign - Permission to Consult

From: Cabinet - Thursday, 4 December 2025 2.00 pm - December 04, 2025

...to approve a public consultation on potential changes to the Home to School Transport Policy for compulsory school age children and the post 16 transport policy statement.

Recommendations Approved

Regeneration Pipeline Programme: Compulsory Purchase Order to Support South Derbyshire Growth Zone

From: Cabinet - Thursday, 4 December 2025 2.00 pm - December 04, 2025

...to proceed with the South Derbyshire Growth Zone project, including approving enabling infrastructure, delegation agreements, and the making and publication of a Side Roads Order and Compulsory Purchase Order for land acquisition.

Recommendations Approved

Library Strategy Update on Progress

From: Cabinet - Thursday, 4 December 2025 2.00 pm - December 04, 2025

...to continue delivering the current Library Strategy, discontinue work on relocating Clay Cross Library to a new extension, and authorize further exploration of opportunities to improve the Clay Cross Library service.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 16

Average per Month: 1.6

Decisions Recorded: 15