Agenda

Members are requested to declare the existence and nature of any disclosable pecuniary interest and/or other interests, not already on their register of interests, in any items on the agenda and withdraw from the meeting at the appropriate time. 

To approve as a correct record and the Chair to sign the attached Minutes of the Council meeting held on 1 December 2025.

In accordance with Council Procedure Rule No 8 to allow members of the public to ask questions about the Council’s activities for a period up to fifteen minutes.  The replies to any such questions will be given by the appropriate Cabinet Member.  Questions must be received in writing or by email to the Monitoring Officer by 12 noon twelve clear working days before the meeting.

No questions have been submitted under Procedure Rule No 8 for this meeting.

Report of Councillor P Kerry, Deputy Leader of the Council with responsibility for Finance.

Report of Councillor P Kerry, Deputy Leader of the Council with responsibility for Finance.

Report of Councillor J Birkin, Portfolio Holder for Council Services.  

Report of Councillor S Pickering, Portfolio Holder for Environment and Place.

In accordance with Council Procedure Rule No 9.2 to allow Members to ask questions about Council activities.  The replies to any such questions will be given by the Chair of the Council or relevant Committee or the appropriate Cabinet Member.  Questions must be received in writing or by email to the Monitoring Officer by 12 noon twelve clear working days before the meeting. 

No questions have been submitted under Procedure Rule No 9.2 for this meeting.

In accordance with Council Procedure Rule No 10 to consider Motions on notice from Members.  Motions must be received in writing or by email to the Monitoring Officer by 12 noon twelve clear working days before the meeting. 

The following motion has been submitted. 

Motion A – Submitted by Councillor R Shipman

This Council notes that:

Derbyshire County Council and North East Derbyshire District Council have consulted on proposals to introduce traffic lights at the junction of the A61 and Mill Lane in Wingerworth.

The published consultation results show a clear majority of respondents opposed to the scheme, with approximately 65% stating they do not support the proposals, compared with fewer than 30% in support.

Local residents have raised significant concerns about increased congestion, road safety, and traffic being displaced onto surrounding residential streets.

This Council believes that:

Local communities must have a meaningful voice in decisions that directly affect their daily lives.

Proceeding with a scheme that lacks public support risks undermining trust in the consultation process.

There is a need to properly consider alternative solutions that reflect local knowledge and community priorities.

This Council resolves to:

Formally oppose the proposed traffic light scheme at the end of Mill Lane, Wingerworth.

Write to Derbyshire County Council, as the Highway Authority, urging them not to proceed with the traffic light scheme.

Request that Derbyshire County Council works with local residents and ward councillors to explore alternative, community-supported options to address traffic and safety concerns at this junction.

To consider any other matter which the Chair is of the opinion should be considered as a matter of urgency.