2000 Chorley Borough Council election

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Elections to Chorley Borough Council were held on 4 May 2000. One third of the council was up for election and the Labour Party lost overall control of the council to no overall control.

After the election, the composition of the council was:

PartySeats  ±  
Labour 24Decrease2.svg 7
Conservative 15Increase2.svg 6
Liberal Democrat 7Increase2.svg 1
Independent 2Steady2.svg

Election result

Chorley local election result 2000
PartySeatsGainsLossesNet gain/lossSeats %Votes %Votes+/−
  Conservative 7Increase2.svg 643.75
  Labour 6Decrease2.svg 737.50
  Liberal Democrats 2Increase2.svg 112.50
  Independent 1Steady2.svg6.25

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