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Hertfordshire County Council local election

This election happened 8 years, 9 months ago. Enter your postcode to find upcoming elections in your area.

Bridgewater division

This election was held on Thursday 4 May 2017.

  • This is an election for county councillors.

    Councillors represent the people of their division on the council. Councillors are elected for four-year terms. Each county division elects one councillor.

    County councils are responsible for many different services, including:

    • Child and adult social care
    • Schools and education
    • Libraries and museums
    • Roads and pavements

    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.

4 candidates stood in the Bridgewater division.

Electorate 10,523
Ballot Papers Issued 3,859
Spoilt Ballots 13
Turnout 36%

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