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The political make up of the council
Watford Borough Council has 36 councillors and an Elected Mayor, each of whom is usually elected for a four year term to represent the people of Watford.
There are three councillors for each of the 12 wards within Watford.
The Mayor is elected by all residents within the Borough.
| Political party | Number of councillors |
|---|---|
| Liberal Democrats | 31 (including the Elected Mayor) |
| Labour | 6 |
The Council has a Liberal Democrat administration.
