Welwyn Hatfield local election
Welwyn East 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 Welwyn East ward.
| Electorate | 5,041 |
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| Ballot Papers Issued | 2,484 |
| Spoilt Ballots | 5 |
| Turnout | 49% |
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Mark David Castle
Reform UK
607 votes
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John Howard Robinson
Reform UK
514 votes
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William Nicholas Huggonson Berrington
Green Party
365 votes
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Peter John Costello
Labour Party
344 votes
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Andrew John Morrison
Green Party
339 votes
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David Charles Bartlett
Liberal Democrats
319 votes
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George Von Bülow
Labour Party
276 votes
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Jason Alistair Payne
Liberal Democrats
261 votes
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