- Council Control: Lab/LD
- Conservatives 11
- Labour 17
- Liberal Democrats 15
- Green 2
- Other 2
- Vacant 1
Independent 2. Hertfordshire manufacturing towns, including Ebenezer Howard's Welwyn Garden City which was later designated a new town. Hatfield was previously aircraft manufacturing.
Welwyn East has a double vacancy election on 7 May (held by the Conservatives). Russ Platt (Peartree) moved from Liberal Democrat to Independent in March 2026. Lucy Musk (Haldens) moved from Labour to Green Party in January 2026.
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)
£2452.26
Upper tier authority
Hertfordshire
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