Ken Crofton

Standards Committee - Wednesday, 14 January 2026 3.00 pm

The Standards Committee of Hertfordshire County Council met on Wednesday 14 January 2026 to approve the terms of reference for a review of the council's Standing Orders and other aspects of its Constitution. The committee agreed to establish a Constitution Working Group to undertake this review, with nominations for its members being put forward by political group leaders.

County Council - Tuesday, 9 December 2025 10.00 am

The County Council meeting on Tuesday, 9 December 2025, saw a significant debate on the future of street lighting in Hertfordshire, culminating in a decision to review the current policy. The council also discussed and approved proposals for devolution, aiming to establish Hertfordshire as a Mayoral Strategic Authority to unlock growth and secure funding. Additionally, a motion to introduce a default 20mph speed limit near school entrances was carried, alongside a commitment to review the road adoption process.

Standards Committee - Monday, 8 December 2025 1.00 pm

The Standards Committee of Hertfordshire County Council met on Monday 8 December 2025 to discuss proposed changes to the standards regime for local authorities, review the annual complaints report, and consider the responsibilities and delegated powers of the committee. A significant portion of the meeting was dedicated to a discussion on proposed national reforms to the councillor standards regime, which aim to introduce more robust sanctions and a clearer framework for handling misconduct. The committee also noted the annual report on complaints received, which detailed 16 complaints lodged between October 2024 and September 2025, with the majority being deemed outside the committee's jurisdiction or not warranting further action.

Extraordinary Meeting Appointment of Honorary Aldermen, County Council - Wednesday, 26 November 2025 11.00 am

At an extraordinary meeting of Hertfordshire County Council, held on 26 November 2025, 19 former councillors were appointed as honorary aldermen in recognition of their service to the county. The meeting, which was the last to be held in the Council Chamber at County Hall in Hertford, before meetings move to the Stevenage Campus, began with a brief introduction from Councillor Laurence Brass, Chairman of the Council, on the history and tradition of appointing honorary aldermen. The meeting concluded with the singing of the national anthem.

Extraordinary Meeting - Local Government Reorganisation, County Council - Wednesday, 19 November 2025 10.30 am

The Hertfordshire County Council met on Wednesday, 19 November 2025, to discuss and vote on proposals for local government reorganisation within the county. The council ultimately voted to recommend a two-unitary authority model as the preferred option for the government's proposed reforms.