1995 Alnwick District Council election

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An election for the Alnwick District Council was held on 4 May 1995. The Liberal Democrats won the most seats, although the council stayed under no overall control. The whole council was up for election, and turnout was 47.1%.

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Election result

Alnwick Local Election Result 1995 [1]
PartySeatsGainsLossesNet gain/lossSeats %Votes %Votes+/−
  Liberal Democrats 1137.7-0.1
  Labour 728.3+7.3
  Independent 718.5+6.3
  Conservative 415.8-10.1

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References

  1. Rallings, Colin; Thrasher, Michael (October 1995). Local Elections Handbook, 1995 (PDF). LGC Information. ISBN   0-948858-19-2.{{cite book}}: |website= ignored (help)