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Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 06/11/2025 - Cabinet
Decision published: 06/11/2025
Effective from: 06/11/2025
Decision:
RESOLVED – That Cabinet:
1. Considered the views of Council on the proposal for Local Government Reorganisation in Derbyshire including a preferred option (detailed in the appendices in the proposal at Appendix 1).
2. Approve the proposal, with option A as the base case supported by modification A1 as the preferred boundary option (detailed in the appendices in the proposal at Appendix 1) for submission to the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government by 28 November 2025.
3. Delegated authority to make any minor changes to the Managing Director in consultation with the Portfolio Holder for Local Government Reorganisation and Leader of the Council, ahead of submission.
This was a Key Decision but in accordance with 13 (h) of the Council’s Scrutiny Rules, the Call-in procedure has been waived.
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Lee Hickin
Decision Maker: Assistant Director of Property, Estates and Assets
Decision published: 03/11/2025
Effective from: 03/11/2025
Decision:
To make a Temporary Road Closure Order under
Section 21 of the Town Police Clauses Act 1847. The roads to be
closed are Market Street (between Gosber Street and the pedestrian
precinct) and Southgate (from the junction of Market Street to the
junction of Station Road) on Friday 5th December 2025, between 7am
and 7pm.
Lead officer: Tim Corby
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 23/10/2025 - Cabinet
Decision published: 23/10/2025
Effective from: 23/10/2025
Decision:
RESOLVED
1. Cabinet noted the contents of the Annual Monitoring Reports for the 2024-2025 monitoring period and approve their publication on the Council’s website.
REASONS FOR DECISION
This report sets out the key findings of the 2024-2025 Authority Monitoring Report, Brownfield Land Register Update and Infrastructure Funding Statement. This enables the Council to understand the effectiveness of its policies and trends over time. Publication of these documents on the Council’s website will fulfil the Council’s statutory duties to prepare and publish the required annual monitoring datasets.
OTHER OPTIONS CONSIDERED AND REJECTED
The Council has a statutory duty to prepare these documents and there is no reasonable alternative.
This was not a Key Decision and so can be implemented with immediate effect by officers.
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 23/10/2025 - Cabinet
Decision published: 23/10/2025
Effective from: 23/10/2025
Decision:
RESOLVED that:
1. Cabinet noted and agreed to the intended use of the properties highlighted in this report.
2. Cabinet agreed for the properties to be leased under a full repairing and insuring arrangement, and at a peppercorn rent / lease charge.
REASONS FOR DECISION
To increase the amount of good quality supported housing in the district, exclusively to fulfil the needs of the Councils Housing Options service.
To fulfil the Councils housing strategy objectives in delivering supported housing and increasing the quality of housing in the district
To re purpose valuable Council social assets for the benefit of residents.
To further the Councils commitment to reduce the use of hotels for people at risk of or experiencing homelessness.
OTHER OPTIONS CONSIDERED AND REJECTED
Not to proceed would create a strategic weakness for the Council. Having no direct access supported housing is not sustainable in the short or long term.
Properties could be leased via the private sector. This is more costly. Using our own housing stock reduces costs, and allows us to regenerate homes, rather than losing them to the private market.
Not to charge peppercorn rent / lease charges. To not enter into this agreement would mean the Council and Rykneld Homes LTD having to carry out repairs and maintenance. This would create a resource burden. Therefore, the proposed arrangement necessary.
This was not a Key Decision and so can be implemented with immediate effect by officers.
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 23/10/2025 - Cabinet
Decision published: 23/10/2025
Effective from: 23/10/2025
Lead officer: Lee Hickin
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 23/10/2025 - Cabinet
Decision published: 23/10/2025
Effective from: 23/10/2025
Decision:
RESOLVED
1. That Cabinet approved the Council’s Digital Strategy 2025-2030 which sets out a five year roadmap for digital transformation, aligned with the Council Plan. The strategy aims to improve service delivery, increase efficiency, promote digital inclusion and enhance resident engagement through innovation, data driven decision making and collaborative leadership.
REASONS FOR DECISION
The strategy provides a comprehensive, forward-looking framework for digital transformation.
It supports the Council’s priorities and addresses challenges such as digital exclusion, service complexity, and resource constraints.
Endorsing the strategy enables coordinated delivery and accountability across services.
OTHER OPTIONS CONSIDERED AND REJECTED
Not adopting the strategy would risk fragmented digital development, missed opportunities for efficiency, and reduced service quality.
A less ambitious approach would not meet the expectations of residents or the demands of modern service delivery.
This was not a Key Decision and so can be implemented with immediate effect by officers.