Chris Lucas

(Reserve Budget Meeting), County Council - Tuesday, 24 February 2026 10.00 am

Budget Meeting, County Council - Tuesday, 17 February 2026 10.00 am

Budget Meeting, County Council - Tuesday, 17 February 2026 10.00 am

The Hertfordshire County Council meeting on Tuesday 17 February 2026 saw the adoption of the Budget and Medium-Term Financial Strategy for 2026/27 to 2029/30, which includes a 2.99% Council Tax increase plus a 2% Adult Social Care precept. The council also agreed to join the Border to Coast Pension Partnership Ltd investment pool and approved the Pay Policy for 2026-27.

Cabinet - Wednesday, 11 February 2026 10.00 am

The Cabinet of Hertfordshire Council met on Wednesday 11 February 2026 to approve the council's budget for 2026/27 and its Medium Term Financial Strategy, which included a decision to increase council tax. The meeting also addressed various service reviews, school admissions, and the future of council-owned properties.

Employment Committee - Tuesday, 27 January 2026 2.00 pm

The Employment Committee of Hertfordshire Council met on Tuesday 27 January 2026 to discuss and approve the council's pay policy for the upcoming financial year, review its pay principles and structures, and address the recruitment of a Programme Director for Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) transition. Key decisions included endorsing the pay policy for 2026-2027, approving adjustments to pay structures for specific roles within the Organisational Leadership Job Family, and agreeing to the creation and recruitment process for a Programme Director for LGR transition. The committee also discussed and approved the introduction of a Mutually Agreed Resignation Scheme (MARS) as part of the workforce savings programme.