Richard Henry -  for Stevenage (St Nicholas)

Richard Henry

Labour & Co-operative St Nicholas Leader of the Council - Transforming Stevenage and Local Government Reorganisation

Email: richard.henry@stevenage.gov.uk

Council: Stevenage

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: Council (Committee Member) Cabinet (Chair) Appointments Committee (Chair) Executive

Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

41 meetings · Page 1 of 9

Cabinet Chair

Cabinet - Wednesday, 10 December 2025 2.00pm

December 10, 2025
Cabinet Chair

SPECIAL MEETING - LGR, Cabinet - Tuesday, 18 November 2025 2.00pm

November 18, 2025
Appointments Committee Chair

Appointments Committee - Tuesday, 18 November 2025 4.00pm

November 18, 2025
Council Committee Member

Special Meeting, Council - Monday, 17 November 2025 2.00pm

November 17, 2025
Cabinet Chair

Cabinet - Wednesday, 12 November 2025 2.00pm

November 12, 2025

Decisions from Meetings

155 decisions · Page 3 of 31

URGENT PART II BUSINESS

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 12 November 2025 2.00pm - November 12, 2025

Recommendations approved

HRA BUSINESS PLAN

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 12 November 2025 2.00pm - November 12, 2025

...the Cabinet approved the Housing Revenue Account Business Plan for 2026/27-2056/57, outlining the council's long-term vision and financial strategy for managing and maintaining council housing, including significant investment in existing stock and new housing development.

Recommendations Approved

BALANCING THE BUDGET 2026/27

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 12 November 2025 2.00pm - November 12, 2025

...to approve balancing the budget options totaling £84,640 in savings for the General Fund and £21,600 for the Housing Revenue Account for 2026/27, note future savings targets can be met from fees and charges, note the revised General Fund Medium Term Financial Strategy financial summary, delegate completion of business rates for 2026/27 to the Strategic Director after consulting with the Resources and Performance Portfolio holder, consult with unions, key partners and stakeholders regarding the proposed budget, and approve one hour of free parking at Church Lane North car park from January 2026 until completion of Active Travel improvements at a cost of £5,000.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 41

Average per Month: 1.8

Decisions Recorded: 155