Councillor Ian Mantle

... to approve recommendations regarding questions from members concerning support for the Compassionate Neighbours Scheme and the protection of the Romano-British settlement at Baldock.

...designated the Polling Districts and Polling Places as per the Returning Officer’s Proposals, effective from 2 March 2026.

...the Council approved updated guidance for councillors on outside bodies, adopted the Monitoring Officer Protocol, amended the Council Tax Reduction Scheme to include support for residents with terminal illness and reflect inflation, approved updated Financial Regulations, and noted the Treasury Management activity for the second quarter of 2025-26.

...noted the position of Treasury Management activity as at the end of September 2025, ensuring continued compliance with financial regulations and effective management of interest and capital risk.

...expressed concern about speculative development and proposed changes to the NPPF, resolved to expand the HertsLynx bus service to underserved areas, and agreed to implement higher fines and awareness campaigns for fly-tipping.