St Albans local election
St Stephen ward
This election was held on Thursday 7 May 2026.
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This is an election for district councillors.
Councillors represent the people of their ward on the council. Councillors are elected for four-year terms, and most wards have more than one councillor. This council elects one third of its councillors each year, which is why you may only have one vote.
District councils are responsible for many different services, including:
- Rubbish collection and recycling
- Housing and planning
- Sports facilities and public parks
Councils are funded by a combination of council tax, business rates, and grants from the UK government. Councillors are not paid a salary, but they do receive financial compensation and expenses to cover their time and travel commitments.
10 candidates stood in the St Stephen ward.
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Janet Blackwell
Labour Party
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Richard Brooks
Reform UK
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Ajanta Hilton
Liberal Democrats
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Jane Hobday
Labour Party
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Mohammed Rafi
Liberal Democrats
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Martyn Redstone
Conservative and Unionist Party
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Gabriel Roberts
Green Party
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Simin Taheri
Conservative and Unionist Party
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Ben Tiplady
Green Party
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Stewart Irus Jason Vassie
Reform UK