Welwyn Hatfield Council Election 2026 Results
No party won a majority on Welwyn Hatfield Council, with Labour taking the most seats (16 of 48).
| Party | Actual | Previous | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative | 12 | 11 | +1 |
| Labour | 16 | 17 | -1 |
| Liberal Democrats | 15 | 15 | 0 |
| Green | 0 | 2 | -2 |
| Reform UK | 3 | 0 | +3 |
| Others | 2 | 3 | -1 |
Key changes: +7 Ref, -6 Lab
Election type: Elects by thirds - approximately a third of 48 seats up for election
Control: No overall control
Last election (2024)
Conservative 4, Labour 8, Liberal Democrats 4
Conservative 33.9% Labour 31.8% Liberal Democrats 21.4% Green 9.5% Reform UK 3.3%
Key battleground wards
- Hatfield South West - Reform UK leads Liberal Democrats by 1.3pp
- Peartree - Liberal Democrats leads Reform UK by 3.2pp
- Hatfield East - Reform UK leads Conservative by 4.5pp
- Sherrards - Liberal Democrats leads Reform UK by 4.9pp
- Haldens - Reform UK leads Conservative by 5.4pp