Christopher Wright

Pensions Committee - Thursday, 5 February 2026 2.00 pm

The Pensions Committee of Hertfordshire Council is scheduled to meet on Thursday 5 February 2026 to discuss significant changes to the council's pension fund investments, including a proposed move to a new investment pool and a review of asset rebalancing. The meeting will also cover the review of the equity protection investment strategy and responsible investment policies.

Education, SEND & Inclusion Cabinet Panel - Friday, 30 January 2026 9.00 am

The Education, SEND & Inclusion Cabinet Panel of Hertfordshire Council is scheduled to convene on Friday, 30 January 2026. The meeting's agenda includes discussions on the outcomes of public consultations regarding the potential closure of two primary schools, as well as the council's budget and financial strategy for education, special educational needs, and inclusion services.

Children's Social Care Cabinet Panel - Wednesday, 21 January 2026 10.00 am

The Children's Social Care Cabinet Panel met to discuss the council's budget for 2026/27 and the medium-term financial strategy for children's social care, alongside the Corporate Parenting Strategy for 2026-2031. Key decisions included noting and commenting on the budget proposals, endorsing them to the Cabinet, and recommending the adoption of the Corporate Parenting Strategy.

County Council - Tuesday, 9 December 2025 10.00 am

The Hertfordshire County Council met to discuss a range of issues, including a petition to keep street lights on at night, devolution, and revisions to the council's constitution. The council also paid tribute to former Councillor Tony Dodd, and appointed Councillor Caroline Clapper as the Vice-Chair of the Overview and Scrutiny Committee.

Pensions Committee - Wednesday, 3 December 2025 10.00 am

The Hertfordshire County Council Pensions Committee met to discuss the pension fund's draft audit report, risk management, investment performance, and responsible investment strategy. The committee reviewed the fund's performance, noting its strong financial position and discussed strategies for managing its surplus. Members also considered consultations on LGPS [^2] access and fairness, and the implications of pooling investments with Border to Coast Pensions Partnership[^3].