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 2 of 3

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

Proposal to consult on future options to deliver Derbyshire Adult Community Education Service

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

...to conduct a ten-week public and stakeholder consultation on three proposed options for the future delivery of Derbyshire Adult Community Education Services.

Recommendations Approved

Preparation of budget 2026/27

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

...to prepare the 2026/27 budget, the Cabinet approved the timetable, noted pre-budget engagement activities, and noted proposals for reviewing the Medium-Term Financial Plan and Earmarked and General Reserve projections.

Recommendations Approved

Local Government Reorganisation

From: Cabinet - Thursday, 27 November 2025 12.00 pm, NEW - November 27, 2025

... to submit a proposal to the Government for a single unitary council for the whole of the Derby and Derbyshire area.

Recommendations Approved

Local Transport Plan Highways Capital Programme 2026-27

From: Cabinet - Thursday, 13 November 2025 12.00 pm - November 13, 2025

...to approve the 2026-27 Highways Capital Programme, including delegation of authority for grant funding, programme changes, procurement of landslip repair projects, allocation of preventative maintenance funding, and implementation of new maintenance and inspection approaches.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 16

Average per Month: 1.6

Decisions Recorded: 15