Anthony Owen

Annual Meeting, County Council - Tuesday, 19 May 2026 10.00 am

Children's Social Care Cabinet Panel - Tuesday, 12 May 2026 2.00 pm

Public Health & Community Safety Cabinet Panel - Thursday, 23 April 2026 10.00 am

The Public Health and Community Safety Cabinet Panel met on Thursday 23 April 2026 to discuss a range of important issues, including an update on policing and crime, the new Hertfordshire Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) Strategy, and the delivery plan for Hertfordshire Fire and Rescue Service. Key decisions included the approval of a £15 increase to the police precept and the noting of the new multi-agency VAWG strategy.

Audit Committee - Friday, 27 March 2026 - 10.00 am

The Audit Committee of Hertfordshire Council met on Friday 27 March 2026 to discuss a range of critical governance, risk, and audit matters. Key decisions included the reappointment of the independent audit committee member, Richard Harbord, for a further two years, and the approval of the proposed Anti-Fraud Plan for 2026-27. The committee also received updates on the delivery of the 2025/26 Anti-Fraud Plan, the proposed Internal Audit Plan for 2026/27, and the SIAS Internal Audit Progress Report. A significant portion of the meeting was dedicated to a risk focus report on Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) in Hertfordshire, highlighting the substantial risks and ongoing mitigation efforts.

Children's Social Care Cabinet Panel - Monday, 16 March 2026 10.00 am

The Children's Social Care Cabinet Panel met on Monday 16 March 2026 to discuss the Quarter 3 performance report for Children's Services, the refresh of the Hertfordshire Carers Strategy, an update on the Family Support Service, the Crisis and Resilience Fund, and an update on the Holiday Activity and Food Programme. Key decisions included noting the performance report, endorsing the refreshed Carers Strategy, and noting the update on the Family Support Service. The panel also discussed the allocation of the Crisis and Resilience Fund and the ongoing success of the Holiday Activity and Food Programme.