Mark Pope

Extraordinary Meeting - Local Government Reorganisation, County Council - Wednesday, 19 November 2025 10.30 am

The Hertfordshire County Council convened an extraordinary meeting on Wednesday, 19 November 2025, at County Hall in Hertford. The primary focus of the meeting was to consider the Local Government Reorganisation Business Case. The meeting also provided an opportunity for public questions and petitions related to the business at hand.

Education, SEND & Inclusion Cabinet Panel - Thursday, 6 November 2025 10.00 am

The Education, SEND & Inclusion Cabinet Panel of Hertfordshire Council met on Thursday 6 November 2025, to discuss several key issues, including public petitions, school reorganisations, the SEND strategy, and the expansion of Southfield School. The panel addressed a petition to save Sandon JMI School, ultimately deciding to defer a decision on its potential closure for a year. They also voted to proceed with public consultations regarding the potential closures of St Nicholas Elstree Church of England Primary School and Albury Church of England VA Primary School. Finally, the panel approved a recommendation to cabinet to expand Southfield School and agreed to a public consultation on the draft SEND strategy.

Environment, Transport & Growth Cabinet Panel - Wednesday, 5 November 2025 10.00 am

The Environment, Transport and Growth Cabinet Panel met to discuss a range of issues, including cycling and walking infrastructure, bus service improvements, local transport planning, and sustainability initiatives. The panel endorsed the Three Rivers Local Cycling and Walking Infrastructure Plan, noted the progress of the Interlink Enhanced Partnership review, endorsed the timetable and draft vision for the new Local Transport Plan, and noted the Sustainability Progress Report. The panel also discussed a proposal from Transport for London to take over the Moorgate routes, and agreed to circulate a draft letter to the Secretary of State regarding the proposal.

Children's Social Care Cabinet Panel - Monday, 3 November 2025 10.00 am

The Children's Social Care Cabinet Panel met in Stevenage to discuss the 2024-25 performance reports for both the Fostering and Adoption services, and to note the Plan for Children and Young People Performance Report 2024/25. Councillors praised the work of social workers and foster carers, while also raising concerns about staff retention, the number of children in care, and the

County Council - Tuesday, 21 October 2025 10.00 am

The Hertfordshire County Council met to discuss a range of issues, including the appointment of a chair to the Overview and Scrutiny Committee, political proportionality on committees, and a petition regarding the Hertfordshire Local Government Pension Scheme. The council also discussed and approved a new corporate plan, and heard reports from various committees.