2023 Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council election

Tony Kingsbury Conservative Paul ZukowskyjLiberal Democrat No overall control The 2023 Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council election took place on 4 May 2023 to elect members of Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council in Hertfordshire, England.

Prior to the election the Conservatives held a narrow majority of the seats on the council.

Out of the sixteen seats up for election, five seats changed party hands, leading to the Conservative Party losing their majority and the council going under no overall control.

[2] [3] Whilst the Conservatives remained the largest party after the election, a Liberal Democrat and Labour party coalition subsequently took control of the council.

[4] The Statement of Persons Nominated, which details the candidates standing in each ward, was released by Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council following the close of nominations on 5 April 2023.

Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council's composition following the 2023 elections.