Mark Watkin

Cabinet - Monday, 13 October 2025 2.00 pm

The Hertfordshire County Council cabinet met on 13 October 2025, and agreed to consult on proposed changes to school admission arrangements, approved a capital re-programming of £21.2 million, endorsed the council's new corporate plan, and agreed to proposed lease and licence arrangements to support a waste transfer station operational contract.

Cabinet - Tuesday, 16 September 2025 2.00 pm

The Hertfordshire County Council cabinet met to discuss the Refresh Sensory Strategy and to award a contract for the provision of public health nursing services. The cabinet approved the updated Sensory Strategy and action plan, and also voted to award the public health nursing contract to a preferred provider, after discussing additional information in a closed session.

Education, SEND & Inclusion Cabinet Panel - Thursday, 11 September 2025 10.00 am

The Education, SEND and Inclusion Cabinet Panel met to discuss several key issues, including delays to the relocation of Breakspear School, SEND performance, school admission arrangements, and childcare programmes. A motion regarding the relocation of Breakspear School was defeated. The panel recommended that the cabinet undertake consultation on proposed reductions to the published admission number (PAN) at four primary schools.

Impact of Scrutiny Advisory Committee - Thursday, 4 September 2025 10.00 am

The Impact of Scrutiny Advisory Committee met to review the progress of the council's SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) provision. Councillors agreed that sufficient progress had been made and signed off recommendations relating to the quality of communication with parents, and the application of education legislation.

County Council - Tuesday, 22 July 2025 10.00 am

The Hertfordshire County Council met to discuss a range of issues, including political proportionality, traffic congestion, youth justice, and local government reorganisation, and ultimately voted to continue exploring options for local government reorganisation, while also agreeing to re-establish a youth parliament. The council also paid tribute to former Councillor Alan Plancy, MBE, who recently passed away.