Chris Lloyd

Health Scrutiny Committee - Monday, 10 November 2025 10.00 am

The Health Scrutiny Committee met to discuss mental health and learning disability services provided by Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (HPFT), and to agree the Committee's work programme for the coming year. The committee agreed to write a letter to the Secretary of State regarding funding for adult acute mental health beds, and requested a future update on child and adolescent mental health services (CAMHS).

Education, SEND & Inclusion Cabinet Panel - Thursday, 6 November 2025 10.00 am

The Education, SEND & Inclusion Cabinet Panel of Hertfordshire Council met on Thursday 6 November 2025, to discuss several key issues, including public petitions, school reorganisations, the SEND strategy, and the expansion of Southfield School. The panel addressed a petition to save Sandon JMI School, ultimately deciding to defer a decision on its potential closure for a year. They also voted to proceed with public consultations regarding the potential closures of St Nicholas Elstree Church of England Primary School and Albury Church of England VA Primary School. Finally, the panel approved a recommendation to cabinet to expand Southfield School and agreed to a public consultation on the draft SEND strategy.

Development Control Committee - Friday, 24 October 2025 10.00 am

The Development Control Committee of Hertfordshire County Council met on Friday 24 October 2025 and voted to approve an application to change the use of a property on Melbourne Road, Royston from a residential dwelling (Class C3) to a care home (Class C2). The committee heard arguments for and against the proposal, and ultimately voted in favour of granting planning permission, subject to four conditions.

Adult Care Services Cabinet Panel - Thursday, 23 October 2025 10.00 am

The Adult Care Services Cabinet Panel convened to discuss key strategies and performance metrics, focusing on enhancing services for older adults, individuals with dementia, and those with physical disabilities. The panel endorsed a proposed five-year care homes commissioning strategy for older people to be sent to the cabinet, and also supported the delivery plan for the dementia strategy, including the introduction of a Dementia Friendly Accreditation Scheme in Hertfordshire. Additionally, the panel reviewed and commented on the physical disability strategy and the adult care services performance monitor.

County Council - Tuesday, 21 October 2025 10.00 am

The Hertfordshire County Council met to discuss a range of issues, including the appointment of a chair to the Overview and Scrutiny Committee, political proportionality on committees, and a petition regarding the Hertfordshire Local Government Pension Scheme. The council also discussed and approved a new corporate plan, and heard reports from various committees.