Chris Shenton - Councillor for Hertsmere (Bushey St James)

Councillor Chris Shenton

Liberal Democrats Bushey St James Leader of the Liberal Democrat Group, Deputy Leader of the Council

Email: cllr.chris.shenton@hertsmere.gov.uk

Council: Hertsmere

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: Cabinet (Vice-Chair) Planning Committee (Committee Member) Council (Committee Member) Hertsmere Growth Panel (Committee Member) Operations Review Committee (Guest (inc Pt2)) Standards Committee (Vice-Chair) Policy Review Committee (Guest (inc Pt2)) Community Infrastructure Levy Investment Panel (CILIP) (Committee Member) Hertsmere Shareholders and Investment Committee (Guest (inc Pt2))

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Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

31 meetings · Page 1 of 7

Council Committee Member

Council - Wednesday, 20 May 2026 - 7.00 pm

May 20, 2026, 7:00 pm
Cabinet Vice-Chair

Cabinet - Wednesday, 13 May 2026 - 6.00 pm

May 13, 2026, 6:00 pm
Hertsmere Growth Panel Committee Member

Hertsmere Growth Panel - Monday, 11 May 2026 - 6.00 pm

May 11, 2026, 6:00 pm
Council Committee Member

Council - Wednesday, 15 April 2026 - 7.00 pm

April 15, 2026, 7:00 pm
Cabinet Vice-Chair

Cabinet - Wednesday, 15 April 2026 - 4.00 pm

April 15, 2026, 4:00 pm

Decisions from Meetings

76 decisions · Page 3 of 16

Events Officer post

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 25 February 2026 - 4.00 pm - February 25, 2026

Recommendations Approved

Electoral Services Restructure

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 11 February 2026 - 6.00 pm - February 11, 2026

... agreed to fund the creation of a new Deputy Electoral Services Manager post at a cost of up to £57,686 for the financial year 2026/27 to address existing capacity pressures and ensure the Electoral Services Team can meet current and future demands.

Recommendations Approved

Council Tax Setting and Collection Fund Levies 2026/27

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 11 February 2026 - 6.00 pm - February 11, 2026

...recommended to the Council that the council tax levy for 2026/27 be increased by 2.99%, equivalent to £6.28 for an average Band D property, to balance the Council's budget and cover Town and Parish Council requirements.

Recommendations Approved

Setting the Capital Budget 2025/26 - 2027/28

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 11 February 2026 - 6.00 pm - February 11, 2026

...approved the revised capital programme budget for 2025/26 to 2027/28, agreed additions and removals to the draft four-year capital programme for 2025/26 to 2028/29, and recommended this draft programme to Full Council for approval.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 31

Average per Month: 3.4

Decisions Recorded: 76