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Thursday 7 May 2026

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Mayor of Watford

This election happened 5 days, 17 hours ago. Enter your postcode to find upcoming elections in your area.

This election was held on Thursday 7 May 2026.

  • All areas of Watford vote for the council's mayor, in addition to the councillors for their ward. The Mayor of Watford is elected to lead the council. The Mayor chairs the council cabinet, directs the council's strategy, and sets the council budget.

    Read more about the Mayor of Watford.

7 candidates stood in the Watford Borough Council mayoral election.

Turnout 37%
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Watford Borough Council

This election happened 5 days, 17 hours ago. Enter your postcode to find upcoming elections in your area.

Holywell ward

This election was held on Thursday 7 May 2026.

  • 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.

    Learn more about English local government from New Local.

6 candidates stood in the Holywell ward.

Turnout 33%
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