Before (end of 1996)
Not known.
After (end of 1997)
Not known.
Ward results
Harpenden North East1 seat
| D. Lloyd | Conservative | 3,599 |
| D. Waddilove | Liberal Democrats | 3,067 |
| H. Holmes | Labour | 1,797 |
St. Albans Central1 seat
| J. Whale | Labour | 2,343 |
| V. Holley | Conservative | 1,752 |
St. Albans Rural1 seat
| D. Hills | Conservative | 3,194 |
| N. Clements | Liberal Democrats | 2,279 |
| M. Fletcher | Labour | 1,708 |
St. Albans South1 seat
| M. Wilson | Labour | 2,994 |
| J. Smith | Conservative | 2,743 |
| E. Penton | Liberal Democrats | 2,372 |
St. Stephens1 seat
| G. Myland | Conservative | 3,045 |
| P. Allen | Labour | 1,828 |
The Colneys1 seat
| David Jeffreys | Conservative | 1,790 |
| D. Priestman | Liberal Democrats | 1,440 |