Terry Smith

County Council - Tuesday, 20 October 2026 - 10.00 am

Overview & Scrutiny Committee - Thursday, 15 October 2026 - 10.00 am

Education, SEND & Inclusion Cabinet Panel - Wednesday, 9 September 2026 - 10.00 am

County Council - Tuesday, 21 July 2026 - 10.00 am

The County Council of Hertfordshire met on Tuesday 21 July 2026 to discuss a range of matters, including proposed changes to the Council's constitution, the Hertfordshire Youth Justice Plan for 2026-28, and several motions submitted by councillors on topics such as prostate cancer awareness, utility company works, and the placement of looked-after children. The meeting's agenda also included reports from the Overview and Scrutiny Committee and the Health Scrutiny Committee, as well as the appointment of an interim Section 151 Officer.

Education, SEND & Inclusion Cabinet Panel - Tuesday, 14 July 2026 - 2.00 pm

The Education, SEND & Inclusion Cabinet Panel of Hertfordshire Council met on Tuesday 14 July 2026. The panel recommended to Cabinet the approval of a proposal to introduce a charging mechanism for schools voluntarily converting to academy status from January 2027. This mechanism aims to recover the majority of local authority costs incurred during the conversion process. A flat fee of £11,000 has been identified as an average cost, with exceptions for schools forced to convert by legislation or where the local authority deems it beneficial. The panel recommended delegating authority to the Executive Director of Children's Services & Education, in consultation with the Executive Member for Education, SEND and Inclusion, to review and update these charges annually. Councillor Ralph Muncer abstained from the vote.