Councillor Matthew Hurst, Conservative Party, Broadwater

My front-line role

I am the Conservative County Councillor for Broadwater.  The ‘Your Community’ section provides local service information, news, events, and contacts about the area.

I represent the interests of around 10,000 residents of the communities of Broadwater which includes the local wards of Longmeadow and Roebuck. Also as one of the Stevenage Borough Councillors for Longmeadow I am able to represent residents on both the Borough and County Councils. I work closely with the Member of Parliament for Stevenage Stephen McPartland, and active residents’ and community groups.

Residents who wish to raise any issue with me are welcome to do so at any time, whether by e-mail, letter or telephone. I will always deal promptly with any casework issues.

As is the case with every County Councillor, I have a locality budget of £10,000 a year to spend on community projects in the division.  Follow the links for more details of the scheme  and details of applications  I have previously agreed and declined.

My County Council responsibilities

I was elected to the County Council in 2009 and I play an active part on the following committees

Health Scrutiny Committee
Children's Services & Corporate Parenting Cabinet Panel

Roles on outside bodies

I am a governor of Barnwell School.

I am a trustee of Herts Care Trust - The Hertfordshire Care Trust runs three projects for children and young people who are under-achieving, in difficulties or at risk.

I am Vice Chairman and Child Welfare Officer for Stevenage Borough Juniors Football Club and volunteer most weekends, helping out with the mini soccer teams.

Personal, professional and political details

I was born and raised in Stevenage and educated at Alleynes School.

Currently I work for a AWD Chase de Vere a large Independent Financial Adviser in London as a Senior Corporate Risk and Healthcare Specialist providing corporate clients advice regarding their employee benefit programmes.

In my spare time I am an avid follower of Stevenage Football Club and previously helped out on match days as a Safety Steward.

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