Nigel Bell

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.

Adult Care Services Cabinet Panel - Thursday, 22 January 2026 10.00 am

The Adult Care Services Cabinet Panel met on Thursday, 22 January 2026, to discuss the 2026-27 budget and Medium-Term Financial Strategy for Adult Care Services, and to consider proposals for delegating authority for the re-provision of residential establishments within the Supported Living Programme. The panel also reviewed the council's response to the consultation on the establishment of an Adult Social Care Negotiating Body and associated Fair Pay Agreements.

Children's Social Care Cabinet Panel - Wednesday, 21 January 2026 10.00 am

The Children's Social Care Cabinet Panel met to discuss the council's budget for 2026/27 and the medium-term financial strategy for children's social care, alongside the Corporate Parenting Strategy for 2026-2031. Key decisions included noting and commenting on the budget proposals, endorsing them to the Cabinet, and recommending the adoption of the Corporate Parenting Strategy.

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.