John Hale

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

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.

Public Health & Community Safety Cabinet Panel - Monday, 2 February 2026 10.00 am

The Public Health and Community Safety Cabinet Panel met on Monday, 2 February 2026, to discuss the county's budget for 2026/27, receive an update from the Chief Constable, and review the role of Trading Standards in disrupting illegal goods. Key decisions included the endorsement of the proposed budget and medium-term financial strategy for Public Health and Community Safety, and a commitment to further action on tackling illicit goods on high streets.

Standards Committee - Wednesday, 14 January 2026 3.00 pm

The Standards Committee of Hertfordshire County Council met on Wednesday 14 January 2026 to approve the terms of reference for a review of the council's Standing Orders and to appoint members to a Constitution Working Group. The meeting was held in person and webcast live.