County Council agrees funding as plans for a combined authority continue
ÂŁ18 million would be shared between four councils if it goes ahead
Derbyshire County Council could become part of a combined authority if plans move forward.
The proposed East Midlands Combined County Authority (EMCCA) would include Derbyshire County Council (DCC), Derby City Council, Nottingham County Council and Nottingham City Council - and would see them share ÂŁ18 million of Government funding.
It would also see DCC be the 'accountable body' for funding to be spent on capital projects within the proposed authority.
If approved, the ÂŁ18 million would be spent on housing and carbon zero projects within the EMCCA.
The plans have proved unpopular with some local councillors even though the proposed new authority plans to bring an additional ÂŁ1.14 billion to the region over the next three decades. But local councillors say this isn't enough to make up for the potential loss of direct control over their counties.
An East Midlands mayor has also been proposed as part of the combined authority.
A consultation was carried out with councils over winter, and the results will be made publicly available in March.
A DCC spokesperson said: “In terms of next steps, the four councils are expected to consider the results of the consultation in council meetings in March.
"If all four councils vote to accept the results of the consultation and then move forward with the process, the final version of the devolution proposal would be sent to national government."