Hervey retired from this post in 1909 and maintaining the family's connections with Brighton College, he served as a member of its Council from 1910 to his death. He secured the school a 35-year lease on  of the family's Manor Farm property to serve as playing fields. Hervey was Justice of Peace for Suffolk.
Hervey left this position in 1909 and kept ties with Brighton College, serving as a member of its Council from 1910 until his death. He ensured that the school had a lease on part of the family's Manor Farm property for playing fields. Hervey was Justice of Peace for Suffolk.