Councillor Sham Begum

Watford Borough Council's Members' Remuneration Scheme 2026-2028

From: Council - Tuesday, 27 January 2026 7.30 pm - January 27, 2026

...the Council approved recommendations for the Watford Borough Council's Members' Remuneration Scheme for 2026-2028, including adjustments to co-optee allowances and the continuation of existing remuneration structures linked to local government pay settlements.

Recommendations Approved

Polling District Review - consultation results

From: Council - Tuesday, 27 January 2026 7.30 pm - January 27, 2026

...the recommendations for an interim polling district review in the Holywell and Oxhey wards were approved, including boundary adjustments and the discontinuation of one polling station.

Recommendations Approved

Appointment of Section 151 Officer

From: Council - Tuesday, 27 January 2026 7.30 pm - January 27, 2026

...Nigel Howcutt was appointed as the Section 151 (Chief Finance) Officer for Watford Borough Council, effective from February 1, 2026, through a shared service arrangement with Dacorum Borough Council.

Recommendations Approved

Minutes

From: Council - Tuesday, 27 January 2026 7.30 pm - January 27, 2026

Recommendations Approved

Financial Planning 2026/27 to 2028/29

From: Cabinet - Monday, 19 January 2026 7.00 pm - January 19, 2026

...the Cabinet recommended to the Council the approval of the draft budget for 2026/27 and the Medium Term Financial Strategy to 2028/29, including the revenue and capital budgets, the Capital Strategy, and a freeze on the Council Tax at the 2025/26 level for 2026/27.

Recommendations approved