Hertfordshire sanctuary status decision to face council scrutiny

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 29 Oct, 05:15 · Archive

Hertfordshire councillors will review the decision to pursue Council of Sanctuary status at a specially convened meeting of the overview and scrutiny committee on Tuesday, 3 November, after the decision was called in by a group of councillors led by Cllr Saul Jacob (Reform UK, Borehamwood South).

The Liberal Democrat cabinet agreed on 14 October that Hertfordshire should join the City of Sanctuary Local Authority Network and formally requested council officials take steps towards recognition as a Council of Sanctuary. Under the council's democratic processes, the decisions were paused following the call-in.

The overview and scrutiny committee has three options. Members could decide they have no objection to the cabinet's decision being implemented. They could refer the decision back to the cabinet for reconsideration with reasons. Alternatively, if they find the cabinet decision breaches council policy or budget, they could refer it to a meeting of the full county council.

How it is being reported

• Hertfordshire sanctuary status decision to be reviewed after councillor call-inHertfordshire councillors will review Council of Sanctuary plans on November 3 after a Reform UK-led call-in paused the Liberal Democrat cabinet decision.The Comet · 29 Oct, 04:01
• Councillors to scrutinise decision to pursue County of Sanctuary status for HertfordshireCouncillors will review the decision to progress Council of Sanctuary status for Hertfordshire at a specially convened meeting next week.Hemel Gazette · 27 Oct, 15:48

In this story: Hertfordshire · City of Sanctuary Local Authority Network · Liberal Democrats · Reform UK · Cllr Saul Jacob

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