Caroline Smith-Wright

Overview & Scrutiny Committee - Monday, 9 February 2026 10.00 am

The Overview and Scrutiny Committee of Hertfordshire Council is scheduled to meet on Monday, 9 February 2026. The primary focus of the meeting will be the scrutiny of the council's budget for 2026/27 and its Medium Term Financial Strategy. This will involve reviewing recommendations that have emerged from evidence-gathering sessions held in the preceding week.

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

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

Environment, Transport & Growth Cabinet Panel - Monday, 26 January 2026 10.00 am

The Environment, Transport & Growth Cabinet Panel of Hertfordshire Council met on Monday 26 January 2026 to discuss the council's budget for 2026/27 and the Medium Term Financial Strategy, focusing on the Environment, Transport, Growth, and Sustainability portfolios. The panel was also scheduled to review a response to a motion regarding 20mph speed limits outside schools, consider updates on tree planting and woodland management, and discuss the proposed Local Transport Plan. Additionally, the panel was set to review the draft Air Quality Strategy for public consultation, proposed changes to the Recycling Centre service, and the draft National Planning Policy Framework consultation.

Children's Social Care Cabinet Panel - Wednesday, 21 January 2026 10.00 am

The Children's Social Care Cabinet Panel met to discuss the council's budget for 2026/27 and the medium-term financial strategy for children's social care, alongside the Corporate Parenting Strategy for 2026-2031. Key decisions included noting and commenting on the budget proposals, endorsing them to the Cabinet, and recommending the adoption of the Corporate Parenting Strategy.