John Hale

Audit Committee - Thursday, 4 December 2025 10.00 am

The Audit Committee met to discuss a range of topics, including the Hertfordshire Fire & Rescue Authority's (HFRA) annual statement of assurance, the 2024/25 audit update, the pension fund audit report, treasury management, and risk management. The committee approved the HFRA's Statement of Assurance, and agreed to a risk-focused report on local government reorganisation at its March meeting, while also requesting a review of the SEND risk and a separation of the cyber attack risk.

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].

Public Health & Community Safety Cabinet Panel - Monday, 1 December 2025 10.00 am

The Public Health and Community Safety Cabinet Panel met to discuss updates on policing, sexual health, public health investments, and fire and rescue services. The panel noted improvements in crime recording and solving, and discussed concerns about rural policing, firearms licensing, and waste crime. They also discussed strategies for sexual and reproductive health, the allocation of public health grants, and progress in fire and rescue services, including station refurbishments and inspection outcomes.

Extraordinary Meeting Appointment of Honorary Aldermen, County Council - Wednesday, 26 November 2025 11.00 am

At an extraordinary meeting of Hertfordshire County Council, held on 26 November 2025, 19 former councillors were appointed as honorary aldermen in recognition of their service to the county. The meeting, which was the last to be held in the Council Chamber at County Hall in Hertford, before meetings move to the Stevenage Campus, began with a brief introduction from Councillor Laurence Brass, Chairman of the Council, on the history and tradition of appointing honorary aldermen. The meeting concluded with the singing of the national anthem.

Extraordinary Meeting - Local Government Reorganisation, County Council - Wednesday, 19 November 2025 10.30 am

The Hertfordshire County Council convened an extraordinary meeting on Wednesday, 19 November 2025, at County Hall in Hertford. The primary focus of the meeting was to consider the Local Government Reorganisation Business Case. The meeting also provided an opportunity for public questions and petitions related to the business at hand.