Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council has slipped into No Overall Control, after the Conservatives lost three seats to leave the party two seats shy of a majority.

Labour have made gains in Haldens, Hatfield East and Hatfield Villages, while the Liberal Democrats are making gains in Welham Green & Hatfield South, and in Hatfield South West. While some of these gains were in Labour/Lib Dem marginals, the net result for the local authority is as follows:

• Conservatives: 22 seats
• Liberal Democrats: 14 seats
• Labour: 12 seats

While council leader Cllr Tony Kingsbury retained his seat in Welwyn West, the overall picture for the party is unambiguous in opening the door to a Liberal Democrat/Labour coalition administration – likely led by Liberal Democrat Cllr Paul Zukowskyj.

Welwyn Hatfield’s Annual Council meeting is scheduled for Monday 22 May.

 

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