Councillor Glen Saffery

Watford Borough Council's Members' Remuneration Scheme 2026-2028

From: Council - Tuesday, 27 January 2026 7.30 pm - January 27, 2026

...the Council approved recommendations for the Watford Borough Council's Members' Remuneration Scheme for 2026-2028, including adjustments to co-optee allowances and the continuation of existing remuneration structures linked to local government pay settlements.

Recommendations Approved

Appointment of Section 151 Officer

From: Council - Tuesday, 27 January 2026 7.30 pm - January 27, 2026

...Nigel Howcutt was appointed as the Section 151 (Chief Finance) Officer for Watford Borough Council, effective from February 1, 2026, through a shared service arrangement with Dacorum Borough Council.

Recommendations Approved

Motion - Champion Local Democracy - May 2026 Local Elections

From: Council - Tuesday, 27 January 2026 7.30 pm - January 27, 2026

Recommendations Approved

Polling District Review - consultation results

From: Council - Tuesday, 27 January 2026 7.30 pm - January 27, 2026

...the recommendations for an interim polling district review in the Holywell and Oxhey wards were approved, including boundary adjustments and the discontinuation of one polling station.

Recommendations Approved

Annual Review of Fees and Charges

From: Cabinet - Monday, 19 January 2026 7.00 pm - January 19, 2026

...the Cabinet recommended to the Council to approve the draft Charging Policy for 2026/27 and the proposed fees and charges, with delegated authority to set leisure services and market licence fees to the Director of Sustainability, Environment & Communities.

Recommendations approved