Christopher Wright

Education, SEND & Inclusion Cabinet Panel - Wednesday, 11 March 2026 9.00 am

The Education, SEND & Inclusion Cabinet Panel meeting on Wednesday, 11 March 2026, focused on the future of several primary schools and the development of SEND provision across Hertfordshire. Key decisions included recommending the closure of St Nicholas Elstree Church of England Primary School and Albury Church of England VA Primary School, while deferring a decision on Sandon JMI School for a year. The panel also discussed and recommended for approval significant capital investment for new school places in the Gilston development and endorsed a new SEND Strategy and Provision Plan for 2026-2029.

Pensions Committee - Wednesday, 4 March 2026 - 10.00 am

The Pensions Committee of Hertfordshire Council met on Wednesday 4 March 2026 to discuss the Hertfordshire Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) Risk Register and employer risk and governance. The committee was also scheduled to review the Hertfordshire LGPS and Firefighters Pension Scheme (FPS) Q3 2025/26 LPPA performance report, the Fund's Business Plan for 2026-27, and the Funding Strategy Statement and Valuation Report.

(Reserve Budget Meeting), County Council - Tuesday, 24 February 2026 10.00 am

Budget Meeting, County Council - Tuesday, 17 February 2026 10.00 am

Budget Meeting, County Council - Tuesday, 17 February 2026 10.00 am

The Hertfordshire County Council meeting on Tuesday 17 February 2026 saw the adoption of the Budget and Medium-Term Financial Strategy for 2026/27 to 2029/30, which includes a 2.99% Council Tax increase plus a 2% Adult Social Care precept. The council also agreed to join the Border to Coast Pension Partnership Ltd investment pool and approved the Pay Policy for 2026-27.