Colette Wyatt-Lowe

County Council - Tuesday, 21 July 2026 - 10.00 am

County Council - Tuesday, 19 May 2026 - 10.00 am

The Hertfordshire County Council meeting saw the election of Councillor Sandy Walkington as the new Chairman and Councillor Stephen Graham Watson as Vice-Chairman. Key discussions included the allocation of seats on council committees to ensure political proportionality, the appointment of chairs and vice-Achairs for various committees, and a motion opposing proposed national policing reforms that would replace county forces with regional ones. The council also debated and ultimately approved a revised budget and medium-term financial strategy for 2026/27 to 2029/30, alongside a motion to support the continuation of Hertfordshire's own police force.

Health Scrutiny Committee - Friday, 15 May 2026 10.00 am

The Health Scrutiny Committee met to review its work programme for the upcoming year, discussing key areas such as GP access, palliative care, and the use of artificial intelligence in healthcare. Significant concerns were raised regarding digital exclusion in accessing GP services, long waiting times for phlebotomy, and the need for improved communication and coordination of palliative care services across Hertfordshire.

Public Health & Community Safety Cabinet Panel - Thursday, 23 April 2026 - 10.00 am

The Public Health and Community Safety Cabinet Panel met on Thursday 23 April 2026 to discuss a range of important issues, including an update on policing and crime, the adoption of a new strategy to combat violence against women and girls, and progress reports from Hertfordshire Fire and Rescue Service. Key decisions included the approval of a £15 increase to the police precept and the noting of the new Hertfordshire VAWG Strategy 2026-2029.

Environment, Transport & Growth Cabinet Panel - Thursday, 16 April 2026 - 10.00 am

The Environment, Transport & Growth Cabinet Panel met on Thursday, 16 April 2026, to discuss and endorse the Dacorum Local Cycling and Walking Infrastructure Plan (LCWIP). The panel also reviewed the Sustainable Hertfordshire Strategy Work Plan and received an update on Hertfordshire's Road Safety Partnership Strategy, ultimately recommending it proceed to public consultation. Finally, the panel supported Hertfordshire County Council's progression to a statutory franchising assessment for bus services and approved the submission of a funding application to the Department for Transport for this purpose.