Hertfordshire Council - North East Hertfordshire constituency area
Baldock & Letchworth East (North Herts)
| Candidate and party | Candidate commitment |
|---|---|
| David Chalmers Liberal Democrat Email: chalmersdavid@icloud.com X | Summary of candidate stance This information has been verified by the candidate. Yes/No |
| Pippa Clayton Reform UK Email: Chair.neherts@reformuk.com | Summary of candidate stance Candidate views are the same as those of Reform UK. Scrap Net Zero to cut energy bills. [Source: Branch chair] This information has been verified by the candidate. Yes/No |
| Tim Lee Green Email: VoteGreen@timlee.uk Facebook | I support the UK’s commitment to reaching net zero by 2050. I am currently studying an MSc in Marine Renewable Energy at Heriot-Watt University to better help the country achieve this worthwhile goal. Setting local targets within the national framework helps achieve goals through community focus. It should be business as usual. I do all I can to ensure the council makes progress towards those goals. If you are patriotic and want Britain to be great (again), then support our country’s work towards net zero – it creates more resilience and independence than any other action – and is now the cheapest way to generate electricity. We need central government to change the rules on pricing to lower our bills – the reason they are high is because they are tied to the price of gas. I want to see our land be green and pleasant again, to hear nightingales in Hertfordshire (they are presently extinct here). Net zero and climate change is not just about reducing CO2 emissions, it is about making a healthy world. A world that is healthy for us and nature – more better jobs, safe quality food, better transport, better health care, better education. This information has been verified by the candidate. Yes/No |
Michael Muir Conservative Email: michael.muir@hertfordshire.gov.uk | Summary of candidate stance: Fully supports the UK’s commitment to reaching net zero by 2050. Fully supports the setting of strong local carbon targets, and will work to ensure the council makes progress towards them if elected. This information has been verified by the candidate. Yes/No |
| Alistair Willoughby Labour Email: AliWLabour@outlook.com Facebook | Summary of candidate stance: Fully supports the UK’s commitment to reaching net zero by 2050. “I also believe that we need to make sure it is a just transition that doesn’t leave our communities or our industries behind. We need to make sure that there is resilience that supports our people and our country.” Fully supports the setting of strong local carbon targets, and will work to ensure the council makes progress towards them if elected. “As a North Herts District Councillor, I have been part of an administration that has declared climate and ecological emergencies. Within my role, I have backed initiatives and projects throughout the council’s work to establish carbon targets, tackle pollution, and ensure that we mitigate environmental issues. I want to see Hertfordshire County Council achieve the same goals across the county. This is another area that can greatly benefit our local communities and industries by tackling environmental issues that directly (as well as indirectly) affect residents and by bringing business and employment opportunities to Hertfordshire.” “Climate change is an existential issue that we all need to face up to. It affects us in huge fundamental ways, such as in food production, extreme weather events, and mortalities caused by extreme heat and cold, and in smaller ways that affect mundane aspects of our lives. It is absolutely vital that Local Authorities fully take account of the effect that decisions have on our environment when making policy and commissioning work.” This information has been verified by the candidate. Yes/No |
Bishop’s Stortford Rural (East Herts)
| Candidate and party | Candidate commitment |
|---|---|
| Martin Paul Adams Liberal Democrat Email: info@hertfordandstortfordlibdems.org.uk | Summary of candidate stance This information has been verified by the candidate. Yes/No |
| Jane Maria Fowler Alliance for Democracy and Freedom Email: Janefowler@adfparty.uk | Summary of candidate stance This information has been verified by the candidate. Yes/No |
| Jonathan Grose Reform UK Email: Chair.neherts@reformuk.com | Summary of candidate stance Candidate views are the same as those of Reform UK. Scrap Net Zero to cut energy bills. [Source: Branch chair] This information has been verified by the candidate. Yes/No |
| Susan Ann Jackson Labour Email: NorthEastHertsLabour@outlook.com Facebook | Summary of candidate stance This information has been verified by the candidate. Yes/No |
Mark Pope Conservative Email: office@nehertsconservatives.org Website | Summary of candidate stance This information has been verified by the candidate. Yes/No |
| George Williams Green Email: info@easthertfordshire.greenparty.org.uk | Summary of candidate stance This information has been verified by the candidate. Yes/No |
Buntingford (East Herts)
| Candidate and party | Candidate commitment |
|---|---|
| Ian Bell Labour Email: NorthEastHertsLabour@outlook.com | Summary of candidate stance This information has been verified by the candidate. Yes/No |
| Karl Ambrose Harrington Liberal Democrat Email: info@hertfordandstortfordlibdems.org.uk | Summary of candidate stance This information has been verified by the candidate. Yes/No |
| Jeff Jones Conservative Email: office@nehertsconservatives.org | Summary of candidate stance This information has been verified by the candidate. Yes/No |
| Georgina Schwan Green Email: info@easthertfordshire.greenparty.org.uk | Summary of candidate stance This information has been verified by the candidate. Yes/No |
| Terry Smith Reform UK Email: Chair.neherts@reformuk.com Facebook | Summary of candidate stance Candidate views are the same as those of Reform UK. Scrap Net Zero to cut energy bills. [Source: Branch chair] This information has been verified by the candidate. Yes/No |
Hertford Rural (East Herts)
| Candidate and party | Candidate commitment |
|---|---|
| Ken Crofton Conservative Email: office@nehertsconservatives.org | Summary of candidate stance This information has been verified by the candidate. Yes/No |
| Joe Howlett Liberal Democrat Email: info@hertfordandstortfordlibdems.org.uk | Summary of candidate stance This information has been verified by the candidate. Yes/No |
| Rob Pinkham Labour Email: NorthEastHertsLabour@outlook.com | Summary of candidate stance This information has been verified by the candidate. Yes/No |
| Lydia Helen Somerville Green Email: info@easthertfordshire.greenparty.org.uk | Summary of candidate stance This information has been verified by the candidate. Yes/No |
| Gayle Ward Reform UK Email: Chair.neherts@reformuk.com | Summary of candidate stance Candidate views are the same as those of Reform UK. Scrap Net Zero to cut energy bills. [Source: Branch chair] This information has been verified by the candidate. Yes/No |
Letchworth North (North Herts)
| Candidate and party | Candidate commitment |
|---|---|
| Hammad Baig Conservative Email: hammad.letchworth@gmail.com Facebook | Summary of candidate stance This information has been verified by the candidate. Yes/No |
Tina Bhartwas Labour Email: tinabhartwaslabour@gmail.com Facebook | Summary of candidate stance: “Net zero is an unquestionable necessity and I fully support the UK’s commitment to reaching net zero by 2050. I have spent the past decade campaigning and will continue to campaign for more ambitious net zero targets locally and nationally. I fully support the setting of strong local carbon targets and am standing on a platform of protecting the environment & tackling climate change. Prior to being a Councillor I co-ordinated the young wings of climate change groups, supporting young people in lobbying councillors to declare a climate emergency, co-chairing a climate forum to share ideas & plan ahead of strikes & challenging Members of Parliament record. During my time as a councillor I have pushed for green recovery, net zero by 2030 and a community-based Climate Change Initiative Fund in Hertfordshire amongst other things. Here are some of the things I have advocated for during my time as a County Councillor: > A fully funded Hertfordshire sustainability strategy > Tackling air pollution as a priority > More action on flooding which impacts so many in our community > Against stopping non-Hertfordshire residents using our recycling centres because I believe it exacerbates fly tipping and implies that particular waste is not our responsibility. The reality is whether or not the county takes on this waste, it will impact us all. > Leading by example by not removing leased buildings – including schools – from carbon reduction by 2030 calculations. > The declaration of a biodiversity emergency to show recognition of the biodiversity emergency being just as severe and different but linked to the Climate Emergency.“ This information has been verified by the candidate. Yes/No |
| Harrison Edwards Reform UK Email: Chair.neherts@reformuk.com | Summary of candidate stance Candidate views are the same as those of Reform UK. Scrap Net Zero to cut energy bills. [Source: Branch chair] This information has been verified by the candidate. Yes/No |
| David Paul Morris Green Email: info@northherts.greenparty.org.uk | “I obviously support setting strong local and national policies, carbon targets and reaching net zero although I worry that setting a target like 2050 or 2040 can in fact delay or defer action. We must consider and act as soon as possible in everything we do to achieve net zero. Personally I can’t believe that solar panels haven’t been installed on all public buildings. Also on social housing helping to fight power poverty and climate change.” This information has been verified by the candidate. Yes/No |
| Claire Winchester Liberal Democrat Email: hello@northhertsandstevenagelibdems.org.uk | Do you fully support the UK’s commitment to reaching net zero by 2050? “Yes, absolutely.“ Do you fully support the setting of strong local carbon targets, and will you work to ensure the council makes progress towards them if you are elected? “Yes, I do and I will.“ “I consider the climate crisis to be the biggest issue facing us today, and there is an urgent need to make all human activities sustainable. Climate change is fuelling conflict on a global scale and driving migration and disaster around the world. Fragile ecosystems are on a knife edge or suffering permanent degradation. We’ve dithered long enough, it’s past time for action.“ This information has been verified by the candidate. Yes/No |
Letchworth South (North Herts)
| Candidate and party | Candidate commitment |
|---|---|
| Amy Allen Labour Email: amy.d.allen@outlook.com Facebook | “In answer to your questions, I am already doing that [commitment to reaching net zero by 2050, setting of strong local carbon targets, ensuring the council makes progress] within my role as district councillor at North Herts Council. I am the portfolio holder for recycling and waste and am co-chair of the environmental panel. We are about to launch (In a week or so) our new waste contract which has had some substantial changes in order to meet emission’s targets. We have changed the pattern of bin collections, giving more room overall for recycling, separated food waste from landfill, changed our smaller vehicles to electric and our larger vehicles to HVO. I see no reason why, if elected, I won’t be going into county hall with the same mindset.” This information has been verified by the candidate. Yes/No |
| Terry Hone Conservative Email: terry.hone@hertfordshire.gov.uk X | Summary of candidate stance Fully supports the UK’s commitment to reaching net zero by 2050. Fully supports the setting of strong local carbon targets, and will work to ensure the council makes progress towards them if re-elected. Believes that “the costs involved must be fully disclosed and the electorate decide if that is what they are prepared to pay.” This information has been verified by the candidate. Yes/No |
| Dugald James Muir Green Email: info@northherts.greenparty.org.uk | As a Green Party candidate standing in the Hertfordshire county council election, I strongly support the UK’s commitment to reaching net zero by 2050. However, I believe we need to be more ambitious and accelerate our efforts to tackle the climate crisis. We should aim to achieve net zero well before 2050, and we must ensure that our policies are fair, just, and benefit everyone in society. This means investing in renewable energy, improving public transport, promoting sustainable farming, and creating a greener, more resilient Hertfordshire for all. [Do you fully support the setting of strong local carbon targets, and will you work to ensure the council makes progress towards them if you are elected?] Absolutely, as a Green Party candidate, I fully support the setting of strong local carbon targets. If elected, I will work tirelessly to ensure that Hertfordshire County Council not only sets these targets but also makes significant progress towards achieving them. We need bold action to address the climate crisis, and that means prioritising renewable energy, improving energy efficiency in our buildings, and promoting sustainable transport. I will push for a comprehensive plan that involves the community, businesses, and local organisations to reduce our carbon footprint and create a greener, more resilient Hertfordshire for all. [Is there anything else that you want me to know about your position on climate change and net zero?] Yes, I want to emphasise that our approach to climate change and net zero must be intersectional and equitable. It’s not just about reducing carbon emissions; it’s about ensuring that our transition to a green economy benefits everyone, particularly those most affected by environmental degradation and social inequality. This means creating green jobs that provide fair wages and good working conditions, investing in community-led projects, and ensuring that our policies do not disproportionately burden low-income households or marginalised communities. I am committed to advocating for a just transition that leaves no one behind. By working together, we can build a sustainable future for Hertfordshire that is both environmentally sound and socially just. This information has been verified by the candidate. Yes/No |
| Sean Prendergast Liberal Democrat Email: hello@northhertsandstevenagelibdems.org.uk | Summary of candidate stance This information has been verified by the candidate. Yes/No |
| Garry Warren Reform UK Email: Chair.neherts@reformuk.com | Summary of candidate stance Candidate views are the same as those of Reform UK. Scrap Net Zero to cut energy bills. [Source: Branch chair] This information has been verified by the candidate. Yes/No |
Royston East & Ermine (North Herts)
| Candidate and party | Candidate commitment |
|---|---|
| Callum Lachlan Bartram-Bell Conservative Email: office@nehertsconservatives.org | Summary of candidate stance This information has been verified by the candidate. Yes/No |
| Ruth Brown Liberal Democrat Email: hello@northhertsandstevenagelibdems.org.uk Website | “I wholeheartedly support the net zero and carbon targets in 1 & 2 [Do you fully support the UK’s commitment to reaching net zero by 2050? Do you fully support the setting of strong local carbon targets, and will you work to ensure the council makes progress towards them if you are elected?]. I am passionate about environmental issues and believe that climate change action is urgent due to the existential global threat.” This information has been verified by the candidate. Yes/No |
| Fraser Jones Reform UK Email: Chair.neherts@reformuk.com Facebook | Summary of candidate stance Candidate views are the same as those of Reform UK. Scrap Net Zero to cut energy bills. [Source: Branch chair] This information has been verified by the candidate. Yes/No |
| Sarah Lucas Labour Email: Sarah4Palace@outlook.com | Summary of candidate stance This information has been verified by the candidate. Yes/No |
Peter Wilkin Green Email: info@northherts.greenparty.org.uk | Summary of candidate stance This information has been verified by the candidate. Yes/No |
Royston West & Rural (North Herts)
| Candidate and party | Candidate commitment |
|---|---|
| Suzy Brandes Conservative Email: office@nehertsconservatives.org | Summary of candidate stance This information has been verified by the candidate. Yes/No |
| Alan Deeny Reform UK Email: Chair.neherts@reformuk.com | Summary of candidate stance Candidate views are the same as those of Reform UK. Scrap Net Zero to cut energy bills. [Source: Branch chair] This information has been verified by the candidate. Yes/No |
| Steve Jarvis Liberal Democrat Email: steve.jarvis@hertfordshire.gov.uk X Facebook Website | Summary of candidate stance Fully supports net zero by 2050. “Certainly and we should be making as much progress towards this as early as possible. The UK should not allow decisions by climate change deniers such as Donald Trump to weaken its commitment to achieving net zero by 2050.” Fully supports the setting of strong local carbon targets, and will work to ensure the council makes progress towards them if elected. “Whilst Herts County Council has set targets both for its own carbon emissions and for those of Hertfordshire it is currently on target to fail to meet these. Despite the constraints imposed by government it should be ramping up its efforts to ensure that it meets net zero for its own operations by 2030.” “I was for five years the cabinet member responsible for climate change at North Herts Council and a member of the Herts Climate Change and Sustainability Partnership. For some of this time I was also the opposition spokesperson on environment at Herts County Council. In both roles I have argued that in addition to reducing their own emissions councils have an important role to play in setting policies that will enable citizens and businesses to reduce their emissions and in providing community leadership to encourage people to reduce their own carbon emissions. The Liberal Democrat manifesto for the Herts County Council elections in May will include a commitment to deliver effectively on these objectives.” This information has been verified by the candidate. Yes/No |
| VJ Poopalasingham Labour Email: vijaiyachesfieldlabour@gmail.com Website | Summary of candidate stance This information has been verified by the candidate. Yes/No |
| Julie Rackham Green Email: info@northherts.greenparty.org.uk | Summary of candidate stance This information has been verified by the candidate. Yes/No |
Ware North (East Herts)
| Candidate and party | Candidate commitment |
|---|---|
| Nigel Adams Reform UK Email: Chair.neherts@reformuk.com | Summary of candidate stance Candidate views are the same as those of Reform UK. Scrap Net Zero to cut energy bills. [Source: Branch chair] This information has been verified by the candidate. Yes/No |
| David Andrews Conservative Email: office@nehertsconservatives.org | Summary of candidate stance This information has been verified by the candidate. Yes/No |
| Bryan David Clare Trade Unionist and Socialist Coalition Email: info@tusc.org.uk | Summary of candidate stance This information has been verified by the candidate. Yes/No |
| David John Davies Liberal Democrat Email: info@hertfordandstortfordlibdems.org.uk | Summary of candidate stance This information has been verified by the candidate. Yes/No |
| Jack Edward Kidston Labour Email: NorthEastHertsLabour@outlook.com | Summary of candidate stance This information has been verified by the candidate. Yes/No |
| Kirsty Elizabeth Taylor-Moran Green Email: info@easthertfordshire.greenparty.org.uk | Summary of candidate stance This information has been verified by the candidate. Yes/No |