Mark Biddle

Resources and Performance Cabinet Panel - Wednesday, 28 January 2026 10.00 am

The Resources and Performance Cabinet Panel met on Wednesday 28 January 2026 to discuss the council's budget for the upcoming financial year, review financial performance, and consider the future of several council landholdings. The meeting also included a review of library services and performance monitoring reports.

Employment Committee - Tuesday, 27 January 2026 2.00 pm

The Employment Committee of Hertfordshire Council was scheduled to convene on 27 January 2026, to discuss several key employment and pay-related policies and reviews. The agenda included the recommendation of a pay policy for adoption, a review of pay principles and structures, and an update on workforce savings. Members were also scheduled to discuss the recruitment of a Programme Director for Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) transition.

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.

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.

Resources and Performance Cabinet Panel - Tuesday, 25 November 2025 10.00 am

The Resources and Performance Cabinet Panel met to discuss the Q2 budget monitor, the future of residual land at The Valley School, and the Hertfordshire County Council performance. The panel approved capital reprogramming of £28.4 million and a £847,000 virement for adult care services. They also agreed to recommend that Cabinet declare land at The Valley School as surplus to requirements and available for disposal.