Robin Parker

County Council - Tuesday, 21 July 2026 - 10.00 am

County Council - Tuesday, 19 May 2026 - 10.00 am

The Hertfordshire County Council meeting saw the election of Councillor Sandy Walkington as the new Chairman and Councillor Stephen Graham Watson as Vice-Chairman. Key discussions included the allocation of seats on council committees to ensure political proportionality, the appointment of chairs and vice-Achairs for various committees, and a motion opposing proposed national policing reforms that would replace county forces with regional ones. The council also debated and ultimately approved a revised budget and medium-term financial strategy for 2026/27 to 2029/30, alongside a motion to support the continuation of Hertfordshire's own police force.

Pensions Committee - Tuesday, 17 March 2026 2.00 pm

The Pensions Committee of Hertfordshire Council met on Tuesday 17 March 2026 to discuss the fund's treasury management strategy, investment strategy, and the implementation of the Fit for the Future reforms. Key decisions included approving the treasury management strategy for 2026-27, with a £64 million cap on cash held, and agreeing to consult on a revised investment strategy statement that aligns with the Border to Coast Responsible Investment Policy. The committee also noted the significant changes to governance and operational responsibilities arising from the Pension Schemes Bill and associated regulations.

Pensions Committee - Wednesday, 4 March 2026 10.00 am

The Pensions Committee of Hertfordshire Council met on Wednesday 4 March 2026 to discuss the Hertfordshire Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) Risk Register and employer risk and governance. The committee was also scheduled to review the Hertfordshire LGPS and Firefighters Pension Scheme (FPS) Q3 2025/26 LPPA performance report, the Fund's Business Plan for 2026-27, and the Funding Strategy Statement and Valuation Report.

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