Matthew Hurst

Pensions Committee - Thursday, 5 February 2026 2.00 pm

The Pensions Committee of Hertfordshire Council was scheduled to discuss significant changes to the Local Government Pension Scheme's (LGPS) investment pooling arrangements, including a move to the Border to Coast Pension Partnership. The committee was also set to review the fund's asset rebalancing strategy in light of these upcoming changes and evolving investment policies.

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.

Pensions Committee - Wednesday, 3 December 2025 10.00 am

The Pensions Committee of Hertfordshire Council met on Wednesday 3 December 2025 to discuss the draft audit report for the 2024-2025 financial year, review the fund's risk register, and consider updates on employer risk, governance, and investment performance. Key decisions included noting the draft audit report and the fund's response to it, reviewing the risk register for both the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) and the Fire Pension Scheme, and noting the employer risk and governance report. The committee also received updates on LPPA performance, LGPS consultations, the investment strategy statement, and responsible investment review, and the investment performance report.

Extraordinary Meeting Appointment of Honorary Aldermen, County Council - Wednesday, 26 November 2025 11.00 am

At an extraordinary meeting of Hertfordshire County Council, held on 26 November 2025, 19 former councillors were appointed as honorary aldermen in recognition of their service to the county. The meeting, which was the last to be held in the Council Chamber at County Hall in Hertford, before meetings move to the Stevenage Campus, began with a brief introduction from Councillor Laurence Brass, Chairman of the Council, on the history and tradition of appointing honorary aldermen. The meeting concluded with the singing of the national anthem.

Resources and Performance Cabinet Panel - Tuesday, 25 November 2025 10.00 am

The Resources and Performance Cabinet Panel met to discuss the Q2 budget monitor, the future of residual land at The Valley School, and the Hertfordshire County Council performance. The panel approved capital reprogramming of £28.4 million and a £847,000 virement for adult care services. They also agreed to recommend that Cabinet declare land at The Valley School as surplus to requirements and available for disposal.