Councillor Paul Richards
Email: cllr.paul.richards@hertsmere.gov.uk
Council: Hertsmere
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
41 meetings · Page 1 of 9
Annual Council, Council - Wednesday, 20 May 2026 7.00 pm
Planning Committee - Thursday, 14 May 2026 - 6.00 pm
Hertsmere Growth Panel - Monday, 11 May 2026 6.00 pm
Planning Committee - Thursday, 23 April 2026 - 6.00 pm
Decisions from Meetings
77 decisions · Page 4 of 16
Pay Award and Pay Policy Statement 2026/27
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 11 February 2026 - 6.00 pm - February 11, 2026
...recommended to Council a local pay award of 3% for all staff for 2026/27 as part of the Pay Policy Statement, subject to the outcome of staff consultation.
Recommendations Approved
Electoral Services Restructure
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 11 February 2026 - 6.00 pm - February 11, 2026
... agreed to fund the creation of a new Deputy Electoral Services Manager post at a cost of up to £57,686 for the financial year 2026/27 to address existing capacity pressures and ensure the Electoral Services Team can meet current and future demands.
Recommendations Approved
Artificial Intelligence (AI) Policy
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 11 February 2026 - 6.00 pm - February 11, 2026
... the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Policy, which provides an ethical and transparent framework for adopting and deploying AI solutions, establishes governance standards, ensures responsible use, and supports innovation while reducing risks.
Recommendations Approved
Pay Progression Policy 2026/27
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 11 February 2026 - 6.00 pm - February 11, 2026
...approved the financial implications of the revised Pay Progression Policy, which introduces annual incremental progression to the Market Related Point and mechanisms for progression beyond it for exceptional performance, effective from April 1, 2026.
Recommendations Approved
Setting the Revenue Budget 2026/27
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 11 February 2026 - 6.00 pm - February 11, 2026
... approved the draft revenue budget for 2026/27, which includes a net budget requirement of £18,279k, and recommended it to full Council for approval, alongside a revised Medium Term Financial Plan for 2026/27 to 2028/29.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 41
Average per Month: 4.6
Decisions Recorded: 77