Welwyn Hatfield

Independent 1. Hertfordshire manufacturing towns, including Ebenezer Howard's Welwyn Garden City which was later designated a new town. Hatfield was previously aircraft manufacturing.

Larry Crofton (Hatfield East) moved from Labour to Green Party in May 2025. At byelections on 1 May, the Conservatives held a seat in Brookmans Park and Little Heath and the Liberal Democrats held a seat in Peartree. Sunny Thusu (Welwyn West) moved from Conservative to Independent in January 2025, but returned to Conservative in May 2025.

Next local elections
2026

Election cycle
Thirds

Local authority type
District

Address
The Campus, Welwyn Garden City AL8 6AE

Phone
01707 357000

Website
http://www.welhat.gov.uk/

Council Tax (Band D)
£2333.46

Upper tier authority
Hertfordshire