Linda Smith - Councillor for Hertsmere (Borehamwood Cowley Hill)

Councillor Linda Smith

Labour & Co-operative Party Borehamwood Cowley Hill

Email: cllr.linda.smith@hertsmere.gov.uk

Council: Hertsmere

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: Planning Committee (Committee Member) Licensing Committee (Committee Member) Personnel Committee (Committee Member) Operations Review Committee (Committee Member) Council (Committee Member) Community Infrastructure Levy Investment Panel (CILIP) (Committee Member)

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Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

36 meetings · Page 1 of 8

Council Committee Member

Annual Council, Council - Wednesday, 20 May 2026 7.00 pm

May 20, 2026, 7:00 pm
Planning Committee Committee Member

Planning Committee - Thursday, 14 May 2026 - 6.00 pm

May 14, 2026, 6:00 pm
Personnel Committee Committee Member

Personnel Committee - Wednesday, 6 May 2026 - 7.00 pm

May 06, 2026, 7:00 pm
Planning Committee Committee Member

Planning Committee - Thursday, 23 April 2026 - 6.00 pm

April 23, 2026, 6:00 pm
Council Committee Member

Council - Wednesday, 15 April 2026 - 7.00 pm

April 15, 2026, 7:00 pm

Decisions from Meetings

27 decisions · Page 1 of 6

Policy Review Quarter 3

From: Personnel Committee - Monday, 2 February 2026 - 7.00 pm - February 02, 2026

1.1 This report sets out the policies reviewed in Quarter 3 2025/26 as part of the Council’s rolling HR policy review programme. The purpose is to ensure that all employment-related policies remain up to date, legally compliant, and aligned with best practice, organisational needs, and the Council’s objectives and values.

Recommendations approved

Pay Progression Policy

From: Personnel Committee - Monday, 2 February 2026 - 7.00 pm - February 02, 2026

This report provides information on the outcome of the EELGA review of the Council’s pay and grading structure and sets out a revised Pay Progression Policy incorporating the review’s recommendations.

Recommendations approved

Electoral Services Restructure

From: Personnel Committee - Monday, 2 February 2026 - 7.00 pm - February 02, 2026

To seek approval for changes to the Electoral Services staffing structure to better align resources with operational needs, strengthen service resilience, and ensure the team can meet current and future statutory obligations.

Forwarded to Cabinet

Employment Rights Act Update

From: Personnel Committee - Monday, 2 February 2026 - 7.00 pm - February 02, 2026

To inform the Committee of the key provisions of the Employment Rights Act 2025 and to outline the associated implications for the Council’s policies and workforce.

Recommendations approved

People Strategy Action Plan Update Quarter 3

From: Personnel Committee - Monday, 2 February 2026 - 7.00 pm - February 02, 2026

This report provides a progress update on delivery of the People Strategy Action Plan for Quarter 3 2025/26.

Recommendations approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 36

Average per Month: 3.6

Decisions Recorded: 27