Dr Allison Wren

Public Health & Community Safety Cabinet Panel - Monday, 2 February 2026 10.00 am

The Public Health and Community Safety Cabinet Panel meeting on 02 February 2026 focused on the county's budget for the upcoming year and the medium-term financial strategy, alongside an update from the Chief Constable of Hertfordshire. Key decisions included the endorsement of the budget proposals for public health and community safety, and a discussion on the role of Trading Standards in disrupting illegal and illicit goods.

Health and Wellbeing Board - Friday, 16 January 2026 9.30 am

The Health and Wellbeing Board meeting scheduled for Friday 16 January 2026 was set to cover a range of important topics, including updates on changes within the NHS Integrated Care Board, the extension of the Health and Wellbeing Strategy, and the consultation on a draft SEND Strategy. Discussions were also planned regarding the Hertfordshire and West Essex Winter Plan, progress reports from various sub-boards, and the governance of neighbourhood delivery.

County Council - Tuesday, 9 December 2025 10.00 am

The County Council meeting on Tuesday, 9 December 2025, saw a significant debate on the future of street lighting in Hertfordshire, culminating in a decision to review the current policy. The council also discussed and approved proposals for devolution, aiming to establish Hertfordshire as a Mayoral Strategic Authority to unlock growth and secure funding. Additionally, a motion to introduce a default 20mph speed limit near school entrances was carried, alongside a commitment to review the road adoption process.

Public Health & Community Safety Cabinet Panel - Monday, 1 December 2025 10.00 am

The Public Health and Community Safety Cabinet Panel met to discuss updates on policing, sexual health, public health investments, and fire and rescue services. The panel noted improvements in crime recording and solving, and discussed concerns about rural policing, firearms licensing, and waste crime. They also discussed strategies for sexual and reproductive health, the allocation of public health grants, and progress in fire and rescue services, including station refurbishments and inspection outcomes.

Extraordinary Meeting Appointment of Honorary Aldermen, County Council - Wednesday, 26 November 2025 11.00 am

At an extraordinary meeting of Hertfordshire County Council, held on 26 November 2025, 19 former councillors were appointed as honorary aldermen in recognition of their service to the county. The meeting, which was the last to be held in the Council Chamber at County Hall in Hertford, before meetings move to the Stevenage Campus, began with a brief introduction from Councillor Laurence Brass, Chairman of the Council, on the history and tradition of appointing honorary aldermen. The meeting concluded with the singing of the national anthem.