Hertfordshire County Council fears budget-busting impact of Iran conflict

Hertfordshire County Council fears budget-busting impact of Iran conflict

Cllr Richard Roberts pointed out that the ongoing Iran war is not listed among the current risks, despite wide fears about its economic consequences.

War in the Middle East ‘should be added to council’s risk register’ amid fears over fuel prices

The ongoing Iran conflict should be added to Hertfordshire County Council’s corporate risk register amid fears of “huge additional costs for fuel and food”, councillors were told. A meeting of Hertfordshire County Council’s audit committee met on Friday, March 27, where the authority’s Risk Management Update Report was analysed. Cllr Richard Roberts (Conservative, Kings Langley) pointed out that the ongoing Iran war is not listed among the curre…