2015 Telford and Wrekin Council election
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The 2015 Telford and Wrekin Council election took place on 7 May 2015 to elect members of the Telford and Wrekin Council in England.[1] It was held on the same day as other local elections and the UK General Election 2015.
Election result
Labour Party lost overall control, but remained the largest party on the Council.
| Party | Seats | Gains | Losses | Net gain/loss | Seats % | Votes % | Votes | +/− | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Labour | 27 | ||||||||
| Conservative | 23 | ||||||||
| Liberal Democrats | 3 | ||||||||
| Independent | 1 | ||||||||
Changes since 2015 Election
Since the 2015 election the overall control has adjusted due a number of events, resulting in Labour Party taking overall control.
- Cllr Clive Mollet died triggering 2016 by-election. Resulting in the seat changing to Labour Party.
- Cllr Connor Furnival switched from Conservative to Independent.
- Cllr Kevin Guy switched Labour Party to Liberal Democrats.
- Cllr Mark Boylan switched from Conservative to Labour Party.
As of writing, February 2019, current seats are as follows:
| Party | Seats |
|---|---|
| Labour | 28 |
| Conservative | 20 |
| Liberal Democrats | 4 |
| Independent | 2 |
References
- ^ "Upcoming elections & referendums". The Electoral Commission. Archived from the original on 15 March 2015. Retrieved 5 April 2015.
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