Results of Bentley Heath & The Royds Ward by-elections declared

Electors in the Bentley Heath & the Royds Ward have had their say on who should next represent them on Hertsmere Borough Council. This by-election followed the resignation of Councillor Meenal Sachdev.

The results of Hertsmere Borough Council’s by-election have been announced.

The turnout for the election was 47.51 per cent. The results are as follows:

John Martin Graham – The Conservative Party – 700 votes

John Humphries – Green Party – 205 votes

Simon Edward Rhodes – Reform UK – 607 votes

Theresa Noreen Smith – Liberal Democrats – 93 votes

Lisa Worrell – Labour Party – 491 votes

John Martin Graham (The Conservative Party) has been duly elected as councillor for the Bentely Heath & The Royds Ward on Hertsmere Borough Council.

The results were announced by Returning Officer, Sajida Bijle, at the count in the Civic Offices, Elstree Way, Borehamwood this evening (Thursday, 7 May).

Election results for Bentley Heath & The Royds, 7 May 2026