Mark Watkin

Cabinet - Wednesday, 13 May 2026 10.00 am

Education, SEND & Inclusion Cabinet Panel - Monday, 11 May 2026 2.00 pm

Cabinet - Wednesday, 22 April 2026 2.00 pm

The Cabinet of Hertfordshire Council met on Wednesday 22 April 2026, deciding to close two primary schools, Albury Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School and St Nicholas Elstree Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, both with effect from 31 August 2026, due to persistently low pupil numbers and financial unsustainability. The Cabinet also approved capital spending of £18.53 million from Section 106 developer funding to support the delivery of new school places for the Harlow and Gilston Garden Town development.

Cabinet - Wednesday, 18 March 2026 - 10.00 am

The Cabinet of Hertfordshire Council met on Wednesday 18 March 2026 to discuss a range of important issues, including the review of the street lighting policy, the adult care services plan, the refreshed Hertfordshire carers strategy, the Crisis Resilience Fund, and the new SEND strategy. Key decisions were made regarding the adult care services plan, the carers strategy, the Crisis Resilience Fund, and the SEND strategy, alongside the approval of significant capital investment for new SEND provisions.

Education, SEND & Inclusion Cabinet Panel - Wednesday, 11 March 2026 9.00 am

The Education, SEND & Inclusion Cabinet Panel met on Wednesday, 11 March 2026, to discuss a range of critical issues concerning education, special educational needs, and inclusion within Hertfordshire. Key decisions included the approval of capital funding for new SEND provision at four primary schools and the enlargement of Watling View Special School, alongside the initiation of a public consultation on the proposed SEND Provision Plan for 2026-2029. The panel also received updates on school standards and performance, and discussed the budget for the upcoming year.