Mark Watkin -  for Hertfordshire

Mark Watkin

Liberal Democrats Executive member for Education, SEND and Inclusion

Email: mark.watkin@hertfordshire.gov.uk

Council: Hertfordshire

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: County Council (Committee Member) Audit Committee Education, Libraries & Lifelong Learning Impact of Scrutiny Advisory Committee (County Councillor) Education, SEND & Inclusion Cabinet Panel (Chair, Chairman) Cabinet (Committee Member)

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Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

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Cabinet Committee Member

Cabinet - Wednesday, 11 February 2026 10.00 am

The Cabinet of Hertfordshire Council is scheduled to consider several items related to the future of council-owned properties. These include discussions on the former Hexton JMI School, Heath Barn in Hemel Hempstead, and land holdings at Ickleford.

February 11, 2026, 10:00 am
Education, SEND & Inclusion Cabinet Panel Chair

Education, SEND & Inclusion Cabinet Panel - Friday, 30 January 2026 9.00 am

The Education, SEND & Inclusion Cabinet Panel of Hertfordshire Council is scheduled to convene on Friday, 30 January 2026. The meeting's agenda includes discussions on the outcomes of public consultations regarding the potential closure of two primary schools, as well as the council's budget and financial strategy for education, special educational needs, and inclusion services.

January 30, 2026, 9:00 am
Cabinet Committee Member

Cabinet - Wednesday, 14 January 2026 10.00 am

The Cabinet of Hertfordshire Council met on Wednesday 14 January 2026 to approve the draft budget for 2026/27 and the Medium-Term Financial Strategy (MTFS) as a basis for seeking feedback. They also approved the Hertfordshire Economic Strategy 2025-2035.

January 14, 2026, 10:00 am
County Council Committee Member

County Council - Tuesday, 9 December 2025 10.00 am

The Hertfordshire County Council met to discuss a range of issues, including a petition to keep street lights on at night, devolution, and revisions to the council's constitution. The council also paid tribute to former Councillor Tony Dodd, and appointed Councillor Caroline Clapper as the Vice-Chair of the Overview and Scrutiny Committee.

December 09, 2025
Cabinet Committee Member

Cabinet - Tuesday, 2 December 2025 2.00 pm

In a meeting held on Tuesday, the Hertfordshire County Council Cabinet approved the launch of the Local Nature Recovery Strategy in January 2026 and endorsed a partnership approach to its delivery. They also reviewed the financial budget monitor for quarter two of the 2025/26 financial year, agreeing to a capital reprogramming of £28.4 million and a £847,000 transfer from the Adult Care Services Day Services Transformation budget to the Adult Care Services Relocation of Day Opportunities Services. Finally, the Cabinet agreed to declare the residual land at The Valley School in Stevenage as surplus to requirements and available for disposal.

December 02, 2025

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Summary

Meetings Attended: 47

Average per Month: 1.9

Decisions Recorded: 0