URL: https://democracy.north-herts.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=7777

Decision Maker:

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Purpose:

Content: (1)         The Chair advised that, in accordance with Council Policy, the meeting would be recorded.   (2)         The Chair reminded Members that the Council had declared both a Climate Emergency and an Ecological Emergency. These are serious decisions, and mean that, as this was an emergency, all of us, Officers and Members had that in mind as we carried out our various roles and tasks for the benefit of our District.   (3)         The Chair drew attention to the item on the agenda front pages regarding Declarations of Interest and reminded Members that, in line with the Code of Conduct, any Declarations of Interest needed to be declared immediately prior to the item in question.   (4)         The Chair advised that the normal procedure rules in respect of debate and times to speak will apply.   (5)         The Chair advised that 4.8.23(a) of the Constitution did not apply to this meeting. A comfort break would be held at an appropriate time, should proceedings continue at length.   (6)         The Chair reminded Members about the requirements to update their Register of Interests if a change in personal circumstances had occurred.   (7)         The Chair thanked Faith Churchill, the Chair’s Secretary, and announced that a bouquet would be sent in recognition of her hard work and support over the past year.   (8)         The Chair reminded Members to respond to the survey circulated to all Members following Member Development Week and advised that Committee Services would contact Members who been unable to attend compulsory or required training.   (9)         The Chair encouraged Members to add their favourite places in North Herts to the map outside the Council Chamber as part of the ‘Love North Herts’ campaign.

Date of Decision: May 21, 2026