Vishal Patel

Environment, Transport & Growth Cabinet Panel - Wednesday, 5 November 2025 10.00 am

The Environment, Transport and Growth Cabinet Panel met to discuss a range of issues, including cycling and walking infrastructure, bus service improvements, local transport planning, and sustainability initiatives. The panel endorsed the Three Rivers Local Cycling and Walking Infrastructure Plan, noted the progress of the Interlink Enhanced Partnership review, endorsed the timetable and draft vision for the new Local Transport Plan, and noted the Sustainability Progress Report. The panel also discussed a proposal from Transport for London to take over the Moorgate routes, and agreed to circulate a draft letter to the Secretary of State regarding the proposal.

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.

Audit Committee - Friday, 3 October 2025 10.00 am

The Hertfordshire County Council Audit Committee met to discuss risk management, the adult social care workforce, and internal audit services. The committee agreed to note the changes to risk metrics and the revised list of corporate risks, and also approved an in-year amendment to the internal audit plan. They also received updates on the adult social care workforce and the shared internal audit service.

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.