This week on Our Week, Untangled, we bring you a special edition as Jordan and Kathryn are joined by the entire Derbyshire County Council Cabinet for an in-depth discussion on the biggest issues affecting residents across the county.
Together, we explore the future of education and SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) provision, discussing the challenges facing schools, support for families, and the council's plans to improve outcomes for children and young people.
The Cabinet also provides an update on its latest priorities and decisions, including the Government's confirmation of Local Government Reorganisation, which will see Derbyshire's current council structure replaced by two new unitary authorities. We discuss what the changes mean for local services, council staff and residents across the county.
We take a closer look at Derbyshire's new DOGE (Department of Government Efficiency) programme, how it aims to improve value for money, streamline council services and deliver better outcomes for taxpayers.
Other topics include the growing pressures on adult social care, the future of Shipley Country Park, the council's response to National Grid's proposed Chesterfield-to-Willington electricity transmission project, and the ongoing battle against potholes on Derbyshire's roads.
Whether you live in Chesterfield, the Peak District, Derby or anywhere across the county, this special episode offers a rare opportunity to hear directly from Derbyshire's political leadership about the decisions shaping your local community.
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