Christopher Alley

Special Meeting, Overview & Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday, 9 July 2025 8.30 am

The Overview & Scrutiny Committee met to consider a call-in request regarding the Cabinet's decision to market County Hall for alternative uses and relocate democratic meetings. The committee was scheduled to hear statements from Councillor Alexander Curtis, a main signatory of the call-in, and Scott Crudgington, the Deputy Chief Executive & Executive Director of Resources, before opening up the discussion to its members. The committee was then expected to debate the issue and make a decision.

Education, SEND & Inclusion Cabinet Panel - Wednesday, 9 July 2025 10.00 am

Here is a summary of the topics that were scheduled for discussion at the Education, SEND & Inclusion Cabinet Panel meeting on 9 July 2025. The agenda included updates on the SEND priority action plan, specialist resource provisions, additional capital funding for SEND, closing the attainment gap in early years, and the children and young people's strategic plan.

Overview & Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday, 25 June 2025 10.00 am

The Overview and Scrutiny Committee of Hertfordshire Council met on Wednesday 25 June 2025 to discuss permanent exclusions in Hertfordshire schools, workforce recruitment and retention, and the scrutiny work programme for 2025-26. The committee noted the report on permanent exclusions and requested additional data. They also endorsed the workforce recruitment and retention overview, and approved the scrutiny work programme for the upcoming year with agreed amendments.

Education, SEND & Inclusion Cabinet Panel - Friday, 6 June 2025 2.00 pm

The Education, SEND & Inclusion Cabinet Panel met to discuss SEND and inclusion performance for the fourth quarter of 2024/25. Councillor Mark Watkin, Executive member for Education, SEND and Inclusion, welcomed new panel members and Dame Christine Lenahan, Independent Chair of the SEND Executive. The panel reviewed key performance indicators and discussed strategies for improvement, particularly around timeliness of assessments, quality of education, health and care plans (EHCPs), and support for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).

Annual Meeting, County Council - Tuesday, 20 May 2025 10.00 am

At the annual meeting of Hertfordshire County Council, Councillor Laurence Brass was elected as the new Chairman, and Councillor Sandy Walkington was elected as Vice-Chairman. Councillor Steve Jarvis was elected as the Leader of the Council, marking a shift from the previous Conservative administration.