Councillor Laura Williams

...approved the funding proposals for the allocation of the remainder of the 2025/26 award of homelessness grants to secure additional services for homeless households in the district.

...approved the draft Design Code Supplementary Planning Document for public consultation, aiming to establish consistent design quality across North Hertfordshire and support the Local Plan.

...adopted the North Herts Council Stray Dogs Policy, which outlines the council's procedures for managing stray dogs, including their collection, detention, return, and disposal, while also addressing prohibited breeds and microchipping requirements.

...noted the contents of the Biodiversity Duty Report 2026 and approved its publication on the council’s website to ensure compliance with the Environment Act 2021.