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 2 of 6

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

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

Decision Report: Financial Strategy (approval)

From: Council - Wednesday, 21 January 2026 - 7.00 pm - January 21, 2026

... the Financial Strategy 2026 was adopted, outlining the council's financial plans and principles for the medium term, reflecting updated funding positions and strategic priorities.

Recommendations approved

Decision Report: Local Council Tax Support Scheme 2026/27

From: Council - Wednesday, 21 January 2026 - 7.00 pm - January 21, 2026

...the Council approved the continuation of its existing Council Tax Support schemes for 2026/27, with only minor adjustments for inflation and uprating, and agreed to continue using the remaining hardship fund.

Recommendations Approved

Decision Report: Local Authority Housing Fund (LAHF) funded acquisitions - 3 residential properties

From: Council - Wednesday, 21 January 2026 - 7.00 pm - January 21, 2026

...approved the funding for the acquisition of three residential properties in South Mimms, Bushey, and Borehamwood, and authorised the progression of refurbishment works.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 36

Average per Month: 3.6

Decisions Recorded: 27