1995 Berwick-upon-Tweed Borough Council election

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An election for the Berwick-upon-Tweed Borough Council was held on 4 May 1995. The Liberal Democrats and Independents won twelve seats each, becoming the joint-biggest groups and forcing the council to stay under no overall control. The whole council was up for election, and turnout was 48.5%.

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Election result

Berwick-upon-Tweed Local Election Result 1995 [1]
PartySeatsGainsLossesNet gain/lossSeats %Votes %Votes+/−
  Liberal Democrats 1237.2-1.5
  Independent 1233.5+6.6
  Conservative 216.8-6.2
  Labour 29.4-2.3
 Other Parties03.1+3.1

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References

  1. Rallings, Colin; Thrasher, Michael. Local Elections Handbook, 1995 (PDF). The Elections Centre. ISBN   0-948858-19-2.