Janet Bainbridge

County Council - Tuesday, 21 July 2026 - 10.00 am

Health Scrutiny Committee - Friday, 17 July 2026 - 10.00 am

Environment, Transport & Growth Cabinet Panel - Thursday, 11 June 2026 - 10.00 am

The Environment, Transport and Growth Cabinet Panel of Hertfordshire Council met on Thursday 11 June 2026, discussing a range of issues including road safety, public transport reform, and air quality. Key decisions included endorsing the progression to a statutory franchising assessment for bus services in North Herts, East Herts, and Stevenage, and recommending the adoption of the East Herts Local Cycling and Walking Infrastructure Plan. The panel also noted the draft Speed Management Strategy for public consultation and supported the continuation of trials for autonomous delivery robots in Stevenage.

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.