Liz Needham

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.

Adult Care Services Cabinet Panel - Thursday, 22 January 2026 10.00 am

The Adult Care Services Cabinet Panel met on Thursday 22 January 2026 to discuss the council's budget for 2026-27 and the Medium-Term Financial Strategy for Adult Care Services. The panel also considered proposals for delegating authority for the reprovision of supported living schemes and responded to a government consultation on a Fair Pay Agreement for adult social care workers.

Local Government Pension Scheme Local Pension Board - Friday, 12 December 2025 10.00 am

The Local Government Pension Scheme Local Pension Board of Hertfordshire Council met virtually on Friday 12 December 2025. The meeting focused on the 2024-25 draft audit report for the Pension Fund, the Fund's response to this report, and the Pension Fund's risk register.

County Council - Tuesday, 9 December 2025 10.00 am

The County Council meeting on Tuesday, 9 December 2025, saw a significant debate on the future of street lighting in Hertfordshire, culminating in a decision to review the current policy. The council also discussed and approved proposals for devolution, aiming to establish Hertfordshire as a Mayoral Strategic Authority to unlock growth and secure funding. Additionally, a motion to introduce a default 20mph speed limit near school entrances was carried, alongside a commitment to review the road adoption process.