Issue - meetings

To advise of the results of the Borough Council Elections in Bandley Hill, Bedwell, Chells, Longmeadow, Manor, Martins Wood, Old Town, Pin Green, Roebuck, St. Nicholas, Shephall, Symonds Green and Woodfield Wards held on 4 May 2023, together with the percentage turnouts.

It was moved by Councillor Henry, seconded by Councillor Hollywell and RESOLVED that the results of the Stevenage Borough Council Elections 2023 be noted.

The Council considered a report that detailed the results of the Borough Council Elections that were held on 4 May 2023.

The Leader in moving the report paid tribute to the outgoing Councillors, John Gardner, Liz Harrington Teresa Callaghan and Adrian Brown and welcomed the newly elected Councillors Mason Humberstone, Forhad Chowdhury, Ellie Plater and Carolina Veres.

In seconding the motion, Councillor Jackie Hollywell was pleased that the public had continued to show confidence in the Council and that it was encouraging to see greater diversity in the Council following the elections.

Thanks were given to Matt Partridge (Returning Officer), Luke Fattorusso, the Elections Team and all SBC staff who supported before and during the day for the excellent and huge amount of work carried out behind the scenes ensuring the smooth running of the Election process. 

It was moved by Councillor Henry, seconded by Councillor Hollywell and RESOLVED that the results of the Stevenage Borough Council Elections 2023 be noted.