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Local government elections in Wiltshire, England

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Salisbury District Council was the local authority for the non-metropolitan district of Salisbury, created in 1974 in Wiltshire, England. It was abolished on 1 April 2009 and replaced by Wiltshire Council.

Political control

From the first election to the council in 1973 until its abolition in 2009, political control of the council was held by the following parties:

Party in control Years
No overall control 1973–1987
Conservative 1987–1995
Liberal Democrats 1995–1999
No overall control 1999–2003
Conservative 2003–2007
No overall control 2007–2009

Leadership

See also: List of mayors of Salisbury

The role of mayor was largely ceremonial at Salisbury District Council. Political leadership was instead provided by the leader of the council. The leaders from 2006 until the council's abolition in 2009 were:

Councillor Party From To
Kevin Wren Conservative 20 Feb 2006
Richard Britton Conservative 20 Feb 2006 May 2007
Paul Sample Liberal Democrats 21 May 2007 31 Mar 2009

Council elections

District result maps

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By-election results

2003-2007

Bemerton By-Election 5 May 2005
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Labour 915 40.9 −27.8
Liberal Democrats 700 31.3 +31.3
Conservative 622 27.8 −3.5
Majority 215 9.6
Turnout 2,237
Labour hold Swing
Durrington By-Election 5 May 2005
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Conservative 1,259 47.9 −1.6
Liberal Democrats 941 35.8 −14.7
Labour 429 16.3 +16.3
Majority 318 12.1
Turnout 2,629
Conservative hold Swing
Downton and Redlynch By-Election 16 November 2006
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Conservative 907 67.4 +19.4
Independent 311 23.1 +23.1
Labour 127 9.4 −25.9
Majority 596 44.3
Turnout 1,345
Conservative hold Swing

References

  1. "Compositions Calculator". The Elections Centre. University of Exeter. Retrieved 26 November 2024. (Put "Salisbury" in search box to see specific results.)
  2. ^ "Council minutes, 20 February 2006" (PDF). Salisbury District Council. Retrieved 9 December 2024.
  3. Vallis, David (10 May 2007). "Tories feel blue after an election nightmare". Salisbury Journal. Retrieved 9 December 2024.
  4. "Council minutes, 21 May 2007" (PDF). Salisbury District Council. Retrieved 9 December 2024.
  5. "Paul Sample". Salisbury City Council. Retrieved 9 December 2024.
  6. legislation.gov.uk – The District of Salisbury (Electoral Arrangements) Order 1975. Retrieved on 19 November 2015.
  7. legislation.gov.uk – The Berkshire, Dorset and Wiltshire (County Boundaries) Order 1989. Retrieved on 5 November 2015.
  8. legislation.gov.uk – The Dorset, Hampshire, West Sussex and Wiltshire (County Boundaries) Order 1991. Retrieved on 5 November 2015.
  9. legislation.gov.uk – The District of Salisbury (Electoral Changes) Order 1999. Retrieved on 4 October 2015.
  10. "Local Elections Archive Project — Bemerton Ward". www.andrewteale.me.uk. Retrieved 8 February 2024.
  11. "Local Elections Archive Project — Durrington Ward". www.andrewteale.me.uk. Retrieved 8 February 2024.
  12. "Local Elections Archive Project — Downton and Redlynch Ward". www.andrewteale.me.uk. Retrieved 8 February 2024.

External links

Wiltshire Council elections in Wiltshire
Wiltshire Council
Swindon Borough Council
Kennet District Council
North Wiltshire District Council
Salisbury District Council
Wiltshire County Council
West Wiltshire District Council


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