Michael Blissett

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.

Highways Cabinet Panel - Thursday, 29 January 2026 10.00 am

The Highways Cabinet Panel meeting scheduled for Thursday, 29 January 2026, was set to discuss the council's budget for 2026/27 and the medium-term financial strategy concerning highways. Other key agenda items included a review of the Highway Locality Budget Scheme, an update on Hertfordshire's 20mph programme, and a response to a motion regarding streetlighting policy. The panel was also scheduled to approve the Highways & Transport Integrated Works Programme and associated capital budgets for 2026/27.

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.

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.

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.