Sally Symington

County Council - Tuesday, 9 December 2025 10.00 am

Hertfordshire County Council is scheduled to meet on 9 December 2025 to discuss a number of issues, including a petition to keep street lights on at night, devolution for Hertfordshire, and proposed revisions to the council's constitution. Councillors will also consider the appointment of a vice-chair of the Overview and Scrutiny Committee.

Cabinet - Tuesday, 2 December 2025 2.00 pm

The Hertfordshire Council Cabinet is scheduled to meet on Tuesday 2 December 2025 to discuss the Local Nature Recovery Strategy, the financial budget monitor for quarter 2 of 2025/26, the council's performance monitor for the first two quarters of 2025/26, and the future of residual land at The Valley School in Stevenage. Part of the discussion regarding The Valley School is expected to be held in private. The cabinet is also expected to answer questions from council members.

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.

Employment Committee - Monday, 24 November 2025 2.00 pm

The Employment Committee met to confirm the minutes of their previous meeting and to discuss a recruitment update for the Executive Director of Adult Care Services. Due to the confidential nature of the recruitment update, the public and press were excluded from that part of the meeting.

Cabinet - Thursday, 20 November 2025 10.00 am

The Hertfordshire County Council cabinet met to discuss and approve the submission of final proposals for local government reorganisation in Hertfordshire, as required by the government. The cabinet agreed to submit a proposal that identifies the two unitary authority option as the council's preferred choice. Additionally, they agreed to send a letter outlining the council's concerns about the reorganisation process.