Dr Ben Crystall

Resources and Performance Cabinet Panel - Thursday, 19 June 2025 2.00 pm

The Resources and Performance Cabinet Panel met to discuss the proposed marketing of County Hall for alternative uses and the relocation of democratic meetings to the Stevenage Campus. The panel voted in favour of recommending to the cabinet that they agree to market the County Hall site for alternative uses, delegate approval of the detailed marketing strategy and materials, and approve the creation of a Council Chamber and Committee room at the Stevenage Campus.

Audit Committee - Thursday, 5 June 2025 10.00 am

The Hertfordshire County Council Audit Committee met on Thursday 5 June 2025 to discuss the draft audit plans for the council and pension fund, local government reorganisation, and the annual assurance statement and internal audit annual report. The committee noted the KPMG audit plans, endorsed the approach for further engagement on local government reorganisation, and approved the annual assurance statement and internal audit annual report.

Public Health & Community Safety Cabinet Panel - Wednesday, 4 June 2025 2.00 pm

The Public Health and Community Safety Cabinet Panel met to discuss a range of issues, including an introduction to Hertfordshire's Chief Constable, updates on mental health and substance use programmes, children's oral health, and fire and rescue service inspections. The panel agreed to note the reports and continue to champion public health and community safety initiatives.

Annual Meeting, County Council - Tuesday, 20 May 2025 10.00 am

At the annual meeting of Hertfordshire County Council, Councillor Laurence Brass was elected as the new Chairman, and Councillor Sandy Walkington was elected as Vice-Chairman. Councillor Steve Jarvis was elected as the Leader of the Council, marking a shift from the previous Conservative administration.

Environment Cabinet Panel - Friday, 7 March 2025 10.00 am