The Mayor

Councillor Vaishali Shah is Deputy Mayor.

Councillor Vaishali Shah is married with two children and has proudly called Hatfield home since 2006. Holding a degree in Accounting and Finance, she works at the University of Hertfordshire and is passionate about serving the community she loves.

For many years, she has been actively involved in community and charitable work, supporting residents and championing local causes to help deliver meaningful improvements for the area.

She also served as the Mayor’s Consort during 2023–2024, when her husband became the first British Asian Mayor of the Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council. Throughout that year, Vaishali played an active role in a wide range of community events, supporting numerous charities, local organisations, and small businesses while helping to strengthen connections across the borough.

Vaishali has also organised and run food and clothing stalls at charitable events, donating all proceeds to worthy causes and helping to support those most in need within the local community.

Vaishali has never shy away from a challenge and has always put the community first. She is truly honoured to have been elected as the Councillor for Hatfield East Ward and is especially proud to become the first British Asian female Deputy Mayor of Welwyn Hatfield.

She looks forward to attending community events, meeting residents, and continuing to serve and represent the borough with dedication, enthusiasm, and pride.