Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council election, 2016

The 2016 Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council election took place on 5 May 2016 to elect members of Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council in England.[1] This was on the same day as other local elections.

Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council election, 2016

5 May 2016 (2016-05-05)

16 out of 48 seats to Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council
25 seats needed for a majority

  First party Second party Third party
 
Party Conservative Labour Liberal Democrat
Seats before 31 14 2
Seats won 28 15 5
Seat change Decrease 3 Increase 1 Increase 3
Popular vote 32,324 20,446 13,284
Percentage 45.3 28.7 18.6

Council control before election

Conservative

Council control after election

Conservative

Results Summary

Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council election, 2016
Party Seats Gains Losses Net gain/loss Seats % Votes % Votes +/−
  Conservative 28 0 5 Decrease 5 45.3 32,324 -0.8
  Labour 15 1 0 Increase 1 28.7 20,446 +5.0
  Liberal Democrat 5 3 0 Increase 3 18.6 13,284 +7.5
  Green 0 0 0 Steady 3.3 2,338 -3.0
  UKIP 0 0 0 Steady 2.1 1,486 -9.5
  Independent 0 0 1 Decrease 1 2.0 1,403 +0.8

References

  1. "Guide to May 2016 elections in Scotland, Wales, England and Northern Ireland". BBC News. Retrieved 21 April 2016.


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