Hertfordshire County Council | |
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Type | |
Type | |
Leadership | |
Chief Executive (interim) | Scott Crudgington since 1 April 2024[4] |
Structure | |
Seats | 78 councillors |
Political groups |
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Joint committees | East of England Local Government Association |
Length of term | 4 years |
Elections | |
First past the post | |
Last election | 6 May 2021 |
Next election | 1 May 2025 |
Meeting place | |
County Hall, Pegs Lane, Hertford, SG13 8DQ | |
Website | |
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Hertfordshire County Council is the upper-tier local authority for the non-metropolitan county of Hertfordshire, in England. The council was created in 1889. It is responsible for a wide range of public services in the county, including social care, transport, education, and the Hertfordshire Fire and Rescue Service. The Conservatives have held a majority of the seats on the council since 1999. The council is based at County Hall in Hertford.