Vishal Patel

County Council - Tuesday, 20 October 2026 10.00 am

Highways Cabinet Panel - Thursday, 8 October 2026 - 10.00 am

County Council - Tuesday, 21 July 2026 10.00 am

The Hertfordshire County Council meeting scheduled for Tuesday, 21 July 2026, was set to cover a range of significant topics, including proposed changes to the council's constitution and several motions on notice addressing key public concerns. The agenda also included a report on the Hertfordshire Youth Justice Plan for 2026-28, and updates from scrutiny committees.

Highways Cabinet Panel - Monday, 13 July 2026 10.00 am

The Highways Cabinet Panel of Hertfordshire County Council met on Monday 13 July 2026 to discuss a range of highway maintenance and strategy issues. Key decisions included noting the findings of a trial into alternative pothole repair methods, which will see the continued use of 'Roadmender' for Category 2 works, and receiving a verbal update on the significant increase in pothole repairs during the first six months of the year, largely attributed to adverse weather conditions. The panel also discussed the ongoing rollout of 20mph speed limit zones across the county and reviewed the council's budget for highways maintenance.

County Council - Tuesday, 19 May 2026 - 10.00 am

The Hertfordshire County Council meeting saw the election of Councillor Sandy Walkington as the new Chairman and Councillor Stephen Graham Watson as Vice-Chairman. Key discussions included the allocation of seats on council committees to ensure political proportionality, the appointment of chairs and vice-Achairs for various committees, and a motion opposing proposed national policing reforms that would replace county forces with regional ones. The council also debated and ultimately approved a revised budget and medium-term financial strategy for 2026/27 to 2029/30, alongside a motion to support the continuation of Hertfordshire's own police force.