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.

33 meetings · Page 1 of 7

Council Committee Member

Annual Council, 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
Community Infrastructure Levy Investment Panel (CILIP) Committee Member

Community Infrastructure Levy Investment Panel (CILIP) - Tuesday, 12 May 2026 5.00 pm

May 12, 2026, 5:00 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

Decisions from Meetings

76 decisions · Page 5 of 16

Decision Report: Setting the Council Tax Base 2026/27

From: Council - Wednesday, 21 January 2026 - 7.00 pm - January 21, 2026

...the Council approved the tax base for 2026/27 as 43,121.1 Band D equivalents and will notify other precepting authorities of this figure by 31 January 2026.

Recommendations Approved

Decision Report: Financial Strategy (approval)

From: Council - Wednesday, 21 January 2026 - 7.00 pm - January 21, 2026

... the Financial Strategy 2026 was adopted, outlining the council's financial plans and principles for the medium term, reflecting updated funding positions and strategic priorities.

Recommendations approved

Schedule of Meetings 2026-27

From: Council - Wednesday, 21 January 2026 - 7.00 pm - January 21, 2026

...the initial Schedule of Meetings for the Municipal Year 2026-27 was noted prior to its final adoption at the Annual Council.

Recommendations Approved

Decision Report: Local Authority Housing Fund (LAHF) funded acquisitions - 3 residential properties

From: Council - Wednesday, 21 January 2026 - 7.00 pm - January 21, 2026

...approved the funding for the acquisition of three residential properties in South Mimms, Bushey, and Borehamwood, and authorised the progression of refurbishment works.

Recommendations Approved

Decision Report: Local Council Tax Support Scheme 2026/27

From: Council - Wednesday, 21 January 2026 - 7.00 pm - January 21, 2026

...the Council approved the continuation of its existing Council Tax Support schemes for 2026/27, with only minor adjustments for inflation and uprating, and agreed to continue using the remaining hardship fund.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 33

Average per Month: 3.7

Decisions Recorded: 76