This seat was gained by the Conservatives from Labour.
Steve Roberts, deputy labour leader, lost his seat representing Peartree on Welwyn Hatfield Council.
This is the first time a seat in Peartree has been won by the Tories.
The result was:
Dom Cox, Conservative 1,185
Caroline Duke, Liberal Democrat 1,060
Steve Roberts, Labour 793
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