Paul Richards - Councillor for Hertsmere (Bushey North)

Councillor Paul Richards

Liberal Democrats Bushey North

Email: cllr.paul.richards@hertsmere.gov.uk

Council: Hertsmere

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: Cabinet (Committee Member) Licensing Committee (Committee Member) Planning Committee (Committee Member) Council (Committee Member) Hertsmere Growth Panel (Committee Member) Member Planning Panel (Vice-Chair) Licensing Sub-Committee (Committee Member, Substitute Member (inc Pt2))

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Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

41 meetings · Page 1 of 9

Council Committee Member

Annual Council, Council - Wednesday, 20 May 2026 7.00 pm

May 20, 2026, 7:00 pm
Planning Committee Committee Member

Planning Committee - Thursday, 14 May 2026 - 6.00 pm

May 14, 2026, 6:00 pm
Cabinet Committee Member

Cabinet - Wednesday, 13 May 2026 6.00 pm

May 13, 2026, 6:00 pm
Hertsmere Growth Panel Committee Member

Hertsmere Growth Panel - Monday, 11 May 2026 6.00 pm

May 11, 2026, 6:00 pm
Planning Committee Committee Member

Planning Committee - Thursday, 23 April 2026 - 6.00 pm

April 23, 2026, 6:00 pm

Decisions from Meetings

77 decisions · Page 3 of 16

Corporate Policy Officer post

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 25 February 2026 - 4.00 pm - February 25, 2026

Recommendations Approved

Electoral Services Restructure

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 11 February 2026 - 6.00 pm - February 11, 2026

... agreed to fund the creation of a new Deputy Electoral Services Manager post at a cost of up to £57,686 for the financial year 2026/27 to address existing capacity pressures and ensure the Electoral Services Team can meet current and future demands.

Recommendations Approved

Setting the Capital Budget 2025/26 - 2027/28

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 11 February 2026 - 6.00 pm - February 11, 2026

...approved the revised capital programme budget for 2025/26 to 2027/28, agreed additions and removals to the draft four-year capital programme for 2025/26 to 2028/29, and recommended this draft programme to Full Council for approval.

Recommendations Approved

Artificial Intelligence (AI) Policy

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 11 February 2026 - 6.00 pm - February 11, 2026

... the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Policy, which provides an ethical and transparent framework for adopting and deploying AI solutions, establishes governance standards, ensures responsible use, and supports innovation while reducing risks.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 41

Average per Month: 4.6

Decisions Recorded: 77