Mark Watkin

(Reserve Budget Meeting), County Council - Tuesday, 24 February 2026 10.00 am

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.

Budget Meeting, County Council - Tuesday, 17 February 2026 10.00 am

Cabinet - Wednesday, 11 February 2026 10.00 am

The Cabinet of Hertfordshire Council met on Wednesday 11 February 2026 to approve the council's budget for 2026/27 and its Medium Term Financial Strategy, which included a decision to increase council tax. The meeting also addressed various service reviews, school admissions, and the future of council-owned properties.

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

The Education, SEND & Inclusion Cabinet Panel of Hertfordshire Council met on Friday 30 January 2026 to discuss the proposed closure of two primary schools, Albury Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School and St Nicholas Elstree Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School. The panel also reviewed the proposed budget for 2026/27 and the Medium Term Financial Strategy for Education, SEND and Inclusion, alongside updates on SEND performance and the Virtual School's annual report.