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Liberal Democrats · Bishop's Stortford Parsonage ward · East Hertfordshire District Council
Attendance
55%
Meetings
6 of 11
Council Rank
47th of 50
Council Average
82%
Comparison
vs. Council Average
-27%
vs. Liberal Democrats Average (10 councillors)
-29%
Attendance Trend
Monthly attendance breakdown over time
Present
Absent
Expected
Council average
Summary
- Name
- Richard Townsend
- Party
- Liberal Democrats
- Ward
- Bishop's Stortford Parsonage
- Attendance
- 55% (6 of 11 meetings)
- Rank
- 47th of 50 councillors in East Hertfordshire District Council
- Phone
- 07786 511191
- Committees
- Council
- Joint Meeting of Scrutiny Committees
- Licensing Committee
- Licensing Sub-Committee
- Overview and Scrutiny Committee
- Standards Committee
- Official Profile
- View on council website
Election Results
3 elections on record
| Election | Date | Votes | % | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| District Council Elections, 04/05/2023 | 4th May, 2023 | 741 | 21% | Elected |
| Town and Parish election, 04/05/2023 | 4th May, 2023 | 836 | 25% | Elected |
| Bishop's Stortford All Saints Ward, 06/05/2021 | 6th May, 2021 | 1,194 | 50% | Elected |
Meeting History
Showing 5 meetings
| Date | Meeting | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 21/01/2026 | Standards Committee | Expected |
| 07/01/2026 | Licensing Committee | Absent |
| 10/12/2025 | Council | Absent |
| 13/11/2025 | Council | Absent |
| 21/10/2025 | Council | Present |
Data last updated: 23 February 2026