Ken Crofton

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.

Highways Cabinet Panel - Thursday, 29 January 2026 10.00 am

The Highways Cabinet Panel meeting scheduled for Thursday, 29 January 2026, was set to discuss the council's budget for 2026/27 and the medium-term financial strategy concerning highways. Other key agenda items included a review of the Highway Locality Budget Scheme, an update on Hertfordshire's 20mph programme, and a response to a motion regarding streetlighting policy. The panel was also scheduled to approve the Highways & Transport Integrated Works Programme and associated capital budgets for 2026/27.

Standards Committee - Wednesday, 14 January 2026 3.00 pm

The Standards Committee of Hertfordshire County Council met on Wednesday 14 January 2026 to approve the terms of reference for a review of the council's Standing Orders and to appoint members to a Constitution Working Group. The meeting was held in person and webcast live.

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.

Standards Committee - Monday, 8 December 2025 1.00 pm

The Standards Committee of Hertfordshire County Council met on 8 December 2025. The agenda included a discussion of the committee's responsibilities, proposed changes to the standards regime, and a review of the annual complaints report. Also to be discussed was a verbal update regarding dispensation in respect of the council's budget.