Former athlete Annie Brewster has been elected as chairperson of Herts County Council.

The talented former sportsperson won silver in the 1500m at the UK Championships at the age of 17 that illustrate a passion for sports which continues to inspire her to advocate for the positive impact that sports and physical activity can have on health and wellbeing.

Councillor Brewster has served the people of Hertfordshire at a parish, district and county level for more than fifteen years including vice-chair.

Speaking about her appointment as Chairman of the county council, Councillor Brewster said:

"It is a tremendous honour as a lifelong Hertfordshire resident to be elected by colleagues to serve as its Chairman. I would like to extend my sincere thanks to outgoing Chairman Councillor Quilty for his service to Hertfordshire and hope that I too can use the office of Chairman to have a positive impact on our beautiful county. 

"The residents of Hertfordshire have dealt with a variety of challenges since the start of the pandemic and with further challenges on the horizon I genuinely believe that we can become more united as we tackle these adversities."

and at thirty-five she came third in the world in the 5K racewalk. These achievements

Ms Brewster has been a Conservative county councillor for Harpenden Rural and the former Mayor of St Albans City & District.

The lifelong Hertfordshire resident and current magistrate becomes the 38th chair since 1889.

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