Helen Campbell

Extraordinary Meeting - Local Government Reorganisation, County Council - Wednesday, 19 November 2025 10.30 am

The Hertfordshire County Council convened an extraordinary meeting on Wednesday, 19 November 2025, at County Hall in Hertford. The primary focus of the meeting was to consider the Local Government Reorganisation Business Case. The meeting also provided an opportunity for public questions and petitions related to the business at hand.

Highways Cabinet Panel - Friday, 14 November 2025 10.00 am

The Highways Cabinet Panel met to discuss responses to motions regarding utility works and the highways locality budget, as well as updates on pothole repair trials and general highway maintenance. Councillor Stephen Giles-Medhurst OBE, Executive Member for Highways, was scheduled to provide updates on various highway maintenance activities. The panel was also expected to discuss public petitions and the minutes from their previous meeting.

Development Control Committee - Friday, 24 October 2025 10.00 am

The Development Control Committee of Hertfordshire County Council met on Friday 24 October 2025 and voted to approve an application to change the use of a property on Melbourne Road, Royston from a residential dwelling (Class C3) to a care home (Class C2). The committee heard arguments for and against the proposal, and ultimately voted in favour of granting planning permission, subject to four conditions.

County Council - Tuesday, 21 October 2025 10.00 am

The Hertfordshire County Council met to discuss a range of issues, including the appointment of a chair to the Overview and Scrutiny Committee, political proportionality on committees, and a petition regarding the Hertfordshire Local Government Pension Scheme. The council also discussed and approved a new corporate plan, and heard reports from various committees.

Development Control Committee - Thursday, 25 September 2025 10.00 am

The Development Control Committee met to discuss an application for the construction of two digestate lagoons at The Vineries in Green Tye. Councillors approved the application, concluding that it aligned with sustainability principles and that potential impacts could be managed through permit conditions. The committee also confirmed the minutes of the previous meeting.