Hertfordshire 2024 political analysis

Conservative stronghold Broxbourne remained true to form, delivering no major surprises or even any actual changes, as the Conservatives retained all nine seats they were defending and Labour held its one seat that was up for election.

There were no major changes in St Albans, as the Lib Dems retained their large majority with the loss of only two seats. Labour picked up two seats to gain representation on the Council, with the Greens also making a gain, while the Conservatives lost one seat.

No local elections scheduled for 2024. The Liberal Democrats retain their majority control of Three Rivers Council, having dominated for much of the past 30 years.

Welwyn Hatfield saw a disastrous night for the Conservatives, as the party lost ten seats to go from being the largest party on the Council to the smallest. Labour were the main beneficiaries, as they picked up eight seats to become the new largest party. The Lib Dems also made gains, with the two parties expected to renew the alliance which has seen them run the authority since the elections in 2023.

In an all out election in Stevenage, Labour retained control of the Council with a strong showing which saw the party take eight seats off the Conservatives, reducing the latter to only one seat. The Conservative collapse has left the Lib Dems as the official opposition, after the party held its six seats.

Similar to 2023, there was little change in Watford as the Lib Dems retained their considerable majority on the council. Labour will be disappointed to have lost three seats, having been reduced to only six overall, and remain the only opposition.

No local elections scheduled for 2024. The Council is run by a Labour – Liberal Democrat coalition administration.

It was a good set of results for Labour and the Liberal Democrats in North Herts, with both parties gaining seats at the expense of the Conservatives, who are now reduced to only seven councillors. Labour remain the largest party and are now only one seat short of an overall majority. However, they are expected to continue governing in coalition with the Lib Dems.

No local elections scheduled for 2024. The Liberal Democrats retain control of the Council they won in 2023.

No local council elections scheduled for 2024. The Green Party continues to run the authority with the support of the Liberal Democrats.