Councillor Chris Lucas

Hitchin Priory Ward

Chris Lucas is Councillor for Hitchin Priory Ward on North Hertfordshire District Council.

Chris Lucas has lived in the centre of Hitchin for four years. He works as a lecturer in business and law at North Herts College in the town. He has two children at local schools.

Chris wants to see better youth services in Hitchin. He is working to tackle traffic and congestion across the town and defending the green spaces which make Hitchin special. He is passionate about keeping in touch with local people all year round.

Councillor Keith Hoskins MBE

Hitchin Priory Ward

Keith Hoskins is Councillor for Hitchin Priory Ward on North Hertfordshire District Council and he is currently the Chair of the Council and Employment Committee.

Keith is well-known around North Hertfordshire, having worked for Hitchin Initiative as Town Centre Manager since 1997, and subsequently setting up Hitchin BID (Business Improvement District) in 2008. Living in Hitchin town centre for the last 22 years, Keith has been involved with many community groups, notably in the organisation of the annual Hitchin Festival. In his work he has liaised with councils and other official bodies for the improvement of the town's facilities and environment. As a district councillor he is continuing to use his experience to work for the benefit of Hitchin and ensure that Hitchin issues are at the forefront of Council decision making.