David Barnard

County Council - Tuesday, 9 December 2025 10.00 am

The County Council meeting on Tuesday, 9 December 2025, saw a significant debate on the future of street lighting in Hertfordshire, culminating in a decision to review the current policy. The council also discussed and approved proposals for devolution, aiming to establish Hertfordshire as a Mayoral Strategic Authority to unlock growth and secure funding. Additionally, a motion to introduce a default 20mph speed limit near school entrances was carried, alongside a commitment to review the road adoption process.

Extraordinary Meeting Appointment of Honorary Aldermen, County Council - Wednesday, 26 November 2025 11.00 am

At an extraordinary meeting of Hertfordshire County Council, held on 26 November 2025, 19 former councillors were appointed as honorary aldermen in recognition of their service to the county. The meeting, which was the last to be held in the Council Chamber at County Hall in Hertford, before meetings move to the Stevenage Campus, began with a brief introduction from Councillor Laurence Brass, Chairman of the Council, on the history and tradition of appointing honorary aldermen. The meeting concluded with the singing of the national anthem.

Extraordinary Meeting - Local Government Reorganisation, County Council - Wednesday, 19 November 2025 10.30 am

The Hertfordshire County Council met on Wednesday, 19 November 2025, to discuss and vote on proposals for local government reorganisation within the county. The council ultimately voted to recommend a two-unitary authority model as the preferred option for the government's proposed reforms.

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

The Adult Care Services Cabinet Panel of Hertfordshire Council met on Thursday, 23 October 2025, to discuss and endorse a new five-year strategy for commissioning care homes for older people. The panel also received updates on the delivery of the Dementia Strategy, the new Physical Disability Strategy, and the Adult Social Care performance for Quarter 1 of the 2025/26 financial year.

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.