Ipswich Borough Council election, 2015
Elections to Ipswich Borough Council were held on 7 May 2015.[1] The Labour Party retained control of the council despite losing four seats.
Electoral system
Ipswich Borough Council councillors are elected in thirds, with one seat from each of the 16 ward up for election on each occasion. This election saw two additional seats available in by-elections.[2]
Results
Party | Votes | % | Seats | |||
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Won | Existing | Total | +/– | |||
Conservative Party | 25,717 | 38.88 | 8 | 7 | 15 | +5 |
Labour Party | 24,625 | 37.23 | 10 | 21 | 31 | –4 |
UK Independence Party | 7,413 | 11.21 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Liberal Democrats | 4,345 | 6.57 | 0 | 2 | 2 | –1 |
Green Party | 3,918 | 5.92 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Suffolk Together | 123 | 0.19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Total | 66,141 | 100 | 18 | 30 | 48 | 0 |
Source: Ipswich Borough Council |
References
- ↑ "Upcoming elections & referendums". The Electoral Commission. Archived from the original on 15 March 2015. Retrieved 12 April 2015.
- ↑ Ipswich Borough Council election results 2015 Ipswich Borough Council
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