Steve Jarvis

Cabinet - Monday, 21 July 2025 2.00 pm

The Hertfordshire County Council Cabinet met to discuss a range of issues, including budget pressures, home-to-school transport, and the relocation of council meetings. They approved the Day Services Strategy 2025-2030, the Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act (RIPA) annual report, and the Children and Young People's Strategic Plan 2026-2031. The cabinet also agreed to provide additional capital funding for special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) school projects, and to move democratic meetings to Stevenage and market County Hall for alternative uses.

Hertfordshire Growth Board - Wednesday, 16 July 2025 11.30 am

The Hertfordshire Growth Board met to elect a new chair and vice-chairs, endorse the Hertfordshire Local Retrofit Strategy, and receive an update on the Growth Board's advocacy strategy. Mayor Peter Taylor, Mayor of Watford Borough Council, was elected as the new chair of the board, with Councillor Jeremy Newmark, Leader of Hertsmere Borough Council, and Councillor Richard Henry, Leader of Stevenage Borough Council, elected as vice-chairs. The board endorsed the Hertfordshire Local Retrofit Strategy and noted the progress made in the board's advocacy efforts.

Cabinet - Monday, 23 June 2025 2.00 pm

The Hertfordshire County Council Cabinet met on 23 June 2025 and agreed to market County Hall for alternative uses and endorsed the Hertfordshire Youth Justice Plan 2025-26, recommending its approval to the County Council. A decision regarding the strategic direction of Herts Living Limited was also made, but was discussed in a closed session.

Annual Meeting, County Council - Tuesday, 20 May 2025 10.00 am

At the annual meeting of Hertfordshire County Council, Councillor Laurence Brass was elected as the new Chairman, and Councillor Sandy Walkington was elected as Vice-Chairman. Councillor Steve Jarvis was elected as the Leader of the Council, marking a shift from the previous Conservative administration.

Cabinet - Tuesday, 20 May 2025 11.30 am

The Hertfordshire County Council Cabinet met on 20 May 2025 to discuss and note the establishment of the council's executive portfolios and cabinet panels, including their remit, size, and membership. The minutes of the previous meeting held on 17 March 2025 were approved.