Stephen Reed - Councillor for Derbyshire

Councillor Stephen Reed

 Reform UK  Cabinet Member for Business Services

Email: Stephen.Reed@derbyshire.gov.uk

Council: Derbyshire

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: Cabinet (Committee Member) Council (Committee Member) Recruitment Panel (Committee Member)

Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

17 meetings · Page 1 of 4

Council Committee Member

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.

December 10, 2025
Council Committee Member

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.

December 10, 2025
Recruitment Panel Committee Member

Head of Paid Service, Recruitment Panel - Monday, 8 December 2025 9.00 am

The Recruitment Panel of Derbyshire Council is scheduled to meet on Monday, 8 December 2025, to appoint a chair and conduct interviews for the position of Interim Chief Executive. The meeting will be held at Committee Room 3, County Hall, Matlock.

December 08, 2025
Cabinet Committee Member

Cabinet - Thursday, 4 December 2025 2.00 pm

Derbyshire County Council's cabinet approved a public consultation on home to school transport policy changes, gave the go-ahead for a compulsory purchase order to support the South Derbyshire Growth Zone, and discussed budget preparations for 2026/27. The cabinet also reviewed performance and budget monitoring reports, progress at Markham Vale, and updates to the Library Strategy.

December 04, 2025
Cabinet Committee Member

Cabinet - Thursday, 27 November 2025 12.00 pm, NEW

The Derbyshire County Council Cabinet approved a recommendation to submit a proposal for a single unitary council for the whole of the Derby and Derbyshire area to the government. The decision followed a debate and vote on 13 November 2025, where the council supported the Uniting Derbyshire proposal. If approved, the new council would aim to simplify local government, improve accountability, and deliver better value for residents.

November 27, 2025

Decisions from Meetings

40 decisions · Page 6 of 8

Drakelow Primary New School Initial request for approval

From: Cabinet - Thursday, 16 October 2025 12.00 pm - October 16, 2025

...to facilitate the opening of the new Drakelow Park Flying High Academy in September 2026, the Cabinet approved revenue support for a minimum number of pupils and £128,000 in funding for initial recruitment.

Recommendations Approved

Digital Connectivity Strategy Budget and Delivery

From: Cabinet - Thursday, 16 October 2025 12.00 pm - October 16, 2025

...to approve the reallocation of £0.9 million from Digital Derbyshire reserves to fund the 2025-2027 Digital Connectivity Delivery Plan, including the Gigabit Fibre Connectivity Grant and Interim Connectivity Grant, aimed at improving broadband access in rural areas.

Recommendations Approved

D2 Strategic Leaders Board Terms of Reference Amendments

From: Cabinet - Thursday, 11 September 2025 12.00 pm - September 11, 2025

...to approve amendments to the Derby and Derbyshire Strategic Leaders Board's terms of reference and changes to its hosting arrangements.

Recommendations Approved

SAP licences/support and implementation

From: Cabinet - Thursday, 11 September 2025 12.00 pm - September 11, 2025

...to approve the procurement of SAP licenses and support for 2025-2030 and funding to procure implementation partners, as detailed in the confidential report.

Recommendations Approved

Derbyshire’s Heartwood Community Forest – Forest Plan

From: Cabinet - Thursday, 11 September 2025 12.00 pm - September 11, 2025

...to approve the Forest Plan for Derbyshire’s Heartwood Community Forest.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 17

Average per Month: 2.1

Decisions Recorded: 40