Councillor Paul Richards

Establishment of Community Safety Grant fund

From: Cabinet - Thursday, 16 October 2025 6.00 pm - October 16, 2025

...to address concerns within the Hertsmere Jewish community following attacks on synagogues in the UK, a £50,000 Community Safety Grant Fund was established, sourced from the General Contingency Budget, to support local synagogues in implementing additional safety measures.

Recommendations Approved

Corporate Programme Management Function

From: Cabinet - Thursday, 16 October 2025 6.00 pm - October 16, 2025

...to establish a centralised corporate programme management function and implement its operating model, as well as recommend £260k in funding to Full Council for approval.

Recommendations Approved

Hertsmere Borough Council's Response to the General Equality Duty 2024/25

From: Cabinet - Thursday, 16 October 2025 6.00 pm - October 16, 2025

...to note the Council's response to the General Equality Duty 2024/25, which outlines the council's activities in supporting equality, diversity, and inclusion in Hertsmere.

Recommendations Approved

Climate Change Strategy and Action Plan – Update on progress

From: Cabinet - Thursday, 16 October 2025 6.00 pm - October 16, 2025

...the Climate Change and Sustainability Strategy, outlining actions to reduce emissions, promote sustainability, support nature recovery, and improve resilience to climate change impacts, was approved.

Recommendations Approved

Service Road, Manor Way, Borehamwood

From: Cabinet - Thursday, 16 October 2025 6.00 pm - October 16, 2025

Recommendations Approved