Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council election, 2016

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The 2016 Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council election took place on 5 May 2016 to elect members of Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council in England. [1] This was on the same day as other local elections.

Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council

Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council is the local authority for the Welwyn Hatfield non-metropolitan district of England, the United Kingdom. Welwyn Hatfield is located in the centre of Hertfordshire, in the East of England region. The Council itself is based in Welwyn Garden City, the largest settlement in the district.

Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council election, 2016
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  2015 5 May 2016 (2016-05-05)2018 

16 out of 48 seats to Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council
25 seats needed for a majority

 First partySecond partyThird party
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Party Conservative Labour Liberal Democrat
Seats before31142
Seats won28155
Seat changeDecrease2.svg 3Increase2.svg 1Increase2.svg 3
Popular vote32,32420,44613,284
Percentage45.328.718.6

Council control before election

Conservative

Council control after election

Conservative

Results Summary

Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council election, 2016
PartySeatsGainsLossesNet gain/lossSeats %Votes %Votes+/−
  Conservative 2805Decrease2.svg 545.332,324-0.8
  Labour 1510Increase2.svg 128.720,446+5.0
  Liberal Democrat 530Increase2.svg 318.613,284+7.5
  Green 000Steady2.svg3.32,338-3.0
  UKIP 000Steady2.svg2.11,486-9.5
  Independent 001Decrease2.svg 12.01,403+0.8

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