Paula Hiscocks

County Council - Tuesday, 20 October 2026 - 10.00 am

Education, SEND & Inclusion Cabinet Panel - Wednesday, 9 September 2026 10.00 am

Children & Families Cabinet Panel - Wednesday, 2 September 2026 - 10.00 am

County Council - Tuesday, 21 July 2026 - 10.00 am

The Hertfordshire County Council meeting scheduled for Tuesday, 21 July 2026, was set to cover a range of significant topics, including the Hertfordshire Youth Justice Plan for 2026-28 and proposed changes to the Council's Constitution. Several motions were also scheduled for discussion, addressing issues such as prostate cancer awareness, utility company roadworks, the placement of looked-after children, local healthcare provision, and charges for temporary road closures.

Education, SEND & Inclusion Cabinet Panel - Tuesday, 14 July 2026 2.00 pm

The Education, SEND & Inclusion Cabinet Panel of Hertfordshire Council met on Tuesday 14 July 2026. The panel recommended to Cabinet the approval of a proposal to introduce a charging mechanism for schools voluntarily converting to academy status from January 2027. This mechanism aims to recover the majority of local authority costs incurred during the conversion process. A flat fee of £11,000 has been identified as an average cost, with exceptions for schools forced to convert by legislation or where the local authority deems it beneficial. The panel recommended delegating authority to the Executive Director of Children's Services & Education, in consultation with the Executive Member for Education, SEND and Inclusion, to review and update these charges annually. Councillor Ralph Muncer abstained from the vote.