Sally Symington

Employment Committee - Tuesday, 27 January 2026 2.00 pm

The Employment Committee of Hertfordshire Council met on Tuesday 27 January 2026 to discuss and approve the council's pay policy for the upcoming financial year, review its pay principles and structures, and address the recruitment of a Programme Director for Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) transition. Key decisions included endorsing the pay policy for 2026-2027, approving adjustments to pay structures for specific roles within the Organisational Leadership Job Family, and agreeing to the creation and recruitment process for a Programme Director for LGR transition. The committee also discussed and approved the introduction of a Mutually Agreed Resignation Scheme (MARS) as part of the workforce savings programme.

Adult Care Services Cabinet Panel - Thursday, 22 January 2026 10.00 am

The Adult Care Services Cabinet Panel met on Thursday 22 January 2026 to discuss the council's budget for 2026-27 and the Medium-Term Financial Strategy for Adult Care Services. The panel also considered proposals for delegating authority for the reprovision of supported living schemes and responded to a government consultation on a Fair Pay Agreement for adult social care workers.

Health and Wellbeing Board - Friday, 16 January 2026 9.30 am

The Health and Wellbeing Board meeting scheduled for Friday 16 January 2026 was set to cover a range of important topics, including updates on changes within the NHS Integrated Care Board, the extension of the Health and Wellbeing Strategy, and the consultation on a draft SEND Strategy. Discussions were also planned regarding the Hertfordshire and West Essex Winter Plan, progress reports from various sub-boards, and the governance of neighbourhood delivery.

Cabinet - Wednesday, 14 January 2026 10.00 am

The Cabinet of Hertfordshire Council met on Wednesday 14 January 2026 to approve the draft budget for 2026/27 and the Medium-Term Financial Strategy (MTFS) as a basis for seeking feedback. They also approved the Hertfordshire Economic Strategy 2025-2035.

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.