Welwyn Hatfield Council Election 2026 Predictions
No party is projected to win a majority on Welwyn Hatfield Council, with Labour winning the most seats (16 of 48).
| Party | Projected | Current | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative | 10 (9-11) | 11 | -1 |
| Labour | 16 (13-17) | 17 | -1 |
| Liberal Democrats | 16 (14-17) | 15 | +1 |
| Green | 2 (2-3) | 2 | 0 |
| Reform UK | 2 (1-6) | 0 | +2 |
| Others | 2 (2-2) | 3 | -1 |
Key changes: +2 Ref
Election type: Elects by thirds - approximately a third of 48 seats up for election
Control: No overall control
Last election (2024)
Conservative 4, Labour 8, Liberal Democrats 4
Conservative 33.9% Labour 31.8% Liberal Democrats 21.4% Green 9.5% Reform UK 3.3%
Key battleground wards
- Sherrards - Liberal Democrats leads Reform UK by 0.4pp
- Hatfield Central - Labour leads Reform UK by 1.6pp
- Welwyn East - Conservative leads Reform UK by 1.8pp
- Haldens - Labour leads Reform UK by 2.1pp
- Hatfield Villages - Reform UK leads Conservative by 3.8pp