2010 St Albans City and District Council election

[6] However they lost both Harpenden East and Wheathampstead to the Conservatives to remain on the same number of seats.

[6][7][8] Meanwhile, the Conservatives made a further 2 gains taking London Colney from Labour and Redbourn from an independent, Susan Carr, who did not contest the election.

[6] One seat remained vacant in Ashley ward after the death of Liberal Democrat councillor Mike Ellis.

[6] A by-election was held in Ashley ward on 3 June 2010 after the death of Liberal Democrat councillor Mike Ellis.

[10] The seat was held for the Liberal Democrats by Andy Grant with a majority of 420 votes over Labour.