Richard Short

Budget Scrutiny - Evidence Gathering Session, Overview & Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday, 4 February 2026 9.00 am

The Overview and Scrutiny Committee of Hertfordshire Council convened for evidence-gathering sessions on Wednesday, 4 February 2026, to scrutinise the council's budget for 2026/27 and its Medium Term Financial Strategy. The committee focused on the Adult Care Services, Public Health and Community Safety, and Resources and Performance portfolios, as well as a strategic overview of the overall budget. Key discussions revolved around the sustainability of the capital programme amidst construction cost inflation, the impact of local government reorganisation (LGR) on finances and services, and strategies for workforce retention and development.

Budget Scrutiny - Evidence Gathering Session, Overview & Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday, 3 February 2026 9.00 am

The Overview and Scrutiny Committee of Hertfordshire Council convened for evidence-gathering sessions on Tuesday, 03 February 2026, to scrutinise the proposed budget for 2026/27 and the Medium Term Financial Strategy. The sessions covered Children's Social Care, Education, SEND and Inclusion, Highways, and Environment, Transport and Growth. Key discussions included the recruitment and retention of foster carers, support for care leavers, investment in SEND services, home-to-school transport, the sustainability of the high needs block deficit, and the management of highways infrastructure.

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 council's budget for 2026-27 and the Medium-Term Financial Strategy for Adult Care Services. The panel also considered proposals for delegating authority for the reprovision of supported living schemes and responded to a government consultation on a Fair Pay Agreement for adult social care workers.

Overview & Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday, 17 December 2025 10.00 am

The Overview and Scrutiny Committee is scheduled to meet to discuss mobile phone policies in schools and review the scrutiny work programme for 2025-26. The committee will also confirm the minutes from its meeting held on 15 October 2025, and consider any public petitions.

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.