Liz Needham

Adult Care Services Cabinet Panel - Tuesday, 14 April 2026 10.00 am

The Adult Care Services Cabinet Panel met on Tuesday 14 April 2026 to discuss the progress of the Connect and Prevent programme and review the Adult Care Services Local Account. The panel also considered a motion regarding the Hertfordshire Carers Strategy.

Audit Committee - Friday, 27 March 2026 - 10.00 am

The Audit Committee of Hertfordshire Council met on Friday 27 March 2026 to discuss a range of critical governance, risk, and audit matters. Key decisions included the reappointment of the independent audit committee member, Richard Harbord, for a further two years, and the approval of the proposed Anti-Fraud Plan for 2026-27. The committee also received updates on the delivery of the 2025/26 Anti-Fraud Plan, the proposed Internal Audit Plan for 2026/27, and the SIAS Internal Audit Progress Report. A significant portion of the meeting was dedicated to a risk focus report on Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) in Hertfordshire, highlighting the substantial risks and ongoing mitigation efforts.

Local Government Pension Scheme Local Pension Board - Wednesday, 25 March 2026 10.00 am

The Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) Pension Board met on Wednesday, 25 March 2026, to discuss the Pension Fund's Treasury Management Strategy for 2026-27, the draft Investment Strategy Statement, and the implementation of the Fit for the Future reforms. Key decisions included noting the Treasury Management Strategy and the draft Investment Strategy Statement, and noting the new legal and regulatory framework impacting the fund's operations.

Health Scrutiny Committee - Friday, 20 March 2026 10.00 am

The Health Scrutiny Committee met on Friday 20 March 2026 to discuss updates on patient experience scrutiny, the reconfiguration of the Hertfordshire and West Essex Integrated Care Board (ICB), and to review the committee's work programme. Key decisions included noting the progress on patient experience actions, receiving an update on the formation of the new Central East ICB, and approving the committee's work programme for 2025-26.

Pensions Committee - Tuesday, 17 March 2026 2.00 pm

The Pensions Committee of Hertfordshire Council met on Tuesday 17 March 2026 to discuss the fund's treasury management strategy, investment strategy, and the implementation of the Fit for the Future reforms. Key decisions included approving the treasury management strategy for 2026-27, with a £64 million cap on cash held, and agreeing to consult on a revised investment strategy statement that aligns with the Border to Coast Responsible Investment Policy. The committee also noted the significant changes to governance and operational responsibilities arising from the Pension Schemes Bill and associated regulations.