Hertfordshire County Council leader David Williams has failed to be re-elected. Credit: St Albans Lib Dems
The leader of Hertfordshire County Council has lost his seat after the 2021 local election results were announced.
Conservative leader David Williams was narrowly beaten by Liberal Democrat candidate Paul de Kort in Harpenden North East.
Although the Conservatives were able to retain a large majority on the county council, Mr Williams' defeat will come as huge blow to the party.
Mr Williams, who is also chairman of the national County Councils Network, polled 2,022 votes which was lower than Mr de Kort's 2,063.
Congratulations Paul de Kort @pauldekort1 elected Lib Dem county councillor for Harpenden North East division �� pic.twitter.com/46ef7n1wJi— St Albans Lib Dems �� (@StAlbansLDs) May 8, 2021