John Graham

Budget Meeting, County Council - Tuesday, 17 February 2026 10.00 am

The Hertfordshire County Council meeting on Tuesday 17 February 2026 saw the adoption of the Budget and Medium-Term Financial Strategy for 2026/27 to 2029/30, which includes a 2.99% Council Tax increase plus a 2% Adult Social Care precept. The council also agreed to join the Border to Coast Pension Partnership Ltd investment pool and approved the Pay Policy for 2026-27.

Audit Committee - Thursday, 12 February 2026 10.00 am

The Audit Committee of Hertfordshire Council met on Thursday 12 February 2026 to review the updated 2024/25 Statement of Accounts and receive an audit update. The committee was also scheduled to discuss the audit update for the Pension Fund's 2024/25 Annual Report and Statement of Accounts.

Pensions Committee - Thursday, 5 February 2026 2.00 pm

The Pensions Committee of Hertfordshire Council was scheduled to discuss significant changes to the Local Government Pension Scheme's (LGPS) investment pooling arrangements, including a move to the Border to Coast Pension Partnership. The committee was also set to review the fund's asset rebalancing strategy in light of these upcoming changes and evolving investment policies.

Employment Committee - Tuesday, 27 January 2026 2.00 pm

The Employment Committee of Hertfordshire Council met on Tuesday 27 January 2026 to discuss and approve the council's pay policy for the upcoming financial year, review its pay principles and structures, and address the recruitment of a Programme Director for Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) transition. Key decisions included endorsing the pay policy for 2026-2027, approving adjustments to pay structures for specific roles within the Organisational Leadership Job Family, and agreeing to the creation and recruitment process for a Programme Director for LGR transition. The committee also discussed and approved the introduction of a Mutually Agreed Resignation Scheme (MARS) as part of the workforce savings programme.

County Council - Tuesday, 9 December 2025 10.00 am

The Hertfordshire County Council met to discuss a range of issues, including a petition to keep street lights on at night, devolution, and revisions to the council's constitution. The council also paid tribute to former Councillor Tony Dodd, and appointed Councillor Caroline Clapper as the Vice-Chair of the Overview and Scrutiny Committee.