Oadby and Wigston Borough Council elections

Oadby and Wigston Borough Council in Leicestershire, England is elected every four years. Since the last boundary changes in 2003, 26 councillors have been elected from 10 wards.[1]

Political control

Since the first election to the council in 1973 political control of the council has been held by the following parties:[2]

Party in control Years
Conservative 1973 - 1991
Liberal Democrats 1991 - present

Council elections

By-election results

2003-2007

Meadowcroft By-Election 27 November 2003
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Conservative 806 51.7 -6.4
Liberal Democrat 754 48.3 +6.4
Majority 52 3.4
Turnout 1,560 32.7
Conservative hold Swing

2007-2011

Oadby Uplands By-Election 31 July 2008[8]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Liberal Democrat Samia Haq 774 55.3 +1.0
Conservative Anne Bond 625 44.7 +16.4
Majority 149 10.6
Turnout 1,399 40.3
Liberal Democrat hold Swing

References

  1. "Warding Arrangements in the Borough". The Borough of Oadby and Wigston. Retrieved 2010-03-19.
  2. "Oadby & Wigston". BBC News Online. Retrieved 2010-03-19.
  3. The Borough of Oadby and Wigston (Electoral Arrangements) Order 1977
  4. legislation.gov.uk - The Leicestershire (District Boundaries) Order 1987. Retrieved on 6 November 2015.
  5. legislation.gov.uk - The Borough of Oadby and Wigston (Electoral Arrangements) Order 1987. Retrieved on 4 November 2015.
  6. "Oadby & Wigston". BBC Online. Retrieved 2008-08-06.
  7. legislation.gov.uk - The Borough of Oadby and Wigston (Electoral Changes) Order 2002. Retrieved on 4 October 2015.
  8. "Oadby Uplands Ward By Election Result 31 July 2008". The Borough of Oadby and Wigston. Retrieved 2008-08-06.

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