Introducing branch’s new officials and reps for next term of office

15 May 2025

Hertfordshire Police Federation is pleased to welcome a newly elected secretary to the board.

Stepping into the role of secretary is Dean Cornish, who will help lead the branch in its day-to-day running, key meetings and strategic decisions.

Dean said: “I am very proud to begin this position in the Federation, and I look forward to playing my part in maintaining the highest standards of integrity and responsibility.

New secretary Dean Cornish.

"I want to assure members I will do everything I can to underpin the branch as it supports and represents them every day.”

The Branch Council also has 10 new workplace representatives:

• Kelly Gray

• Noel Walsh

• Lee Paull-Jessup

• Mark Essam

• James Pickering

• Kevin Stanford

• Simon Hancock

• Arron Golley

• Obinna Anoliefo

• Leanne Hardy

Luke Mitchell will remain branch chair, with Paul Coxall, James Stopford and Terasa Holden continuing their work at full-time Federation representatives.

Together, they will make up part of the recently appointed Branch Board now in place, with the following workplace representatives returning: 

• Karen Hutchinson

• Brad Glover

• Johnie Streeter

• Kate Parker

• Michael Clark

• Mike Dring

Branch chair Luke Mitchell said: “There is a sense of excitement across the executive team now it has been confirmed, because we can now begin looking at how we shape a successful future for our membership.

“As I have previously stated, we want to be a Federation which really listens to its members, especially with all the recent change within Hertfordshire Constabulary and the ongoing landscape of policing in relation to pay and conditions.

Pay and morale

“The latest Pay and Morale Survey has indicated our members still don’t feel valued enough in the profession, so we want work towards eliminating those sentiments wherever possible.

“After the new Chief Constable was appointed back in January, I feel optimistic that we will be able to work with the Force and deliver the very best support for our members.

“We would continue to hold the Force accountable, creating both proactive and reactive change for the better.”

More information on the branch’s latest structure of officials and representatives will be uploaded to the Hertfordshire Police Federation website.

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