2015 East Cambridgeshire District Council election

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The 2015 East Cambridgeshire District Council election took place on 7 May 2015 to elect members of the East Cambridgeshire District Council in England. [1] It was held on the same day as other local elections.

Summary Result

East Cambridgeshire District Council election, 2015
PartySeatsGainsLossesNet gain/lossSeats %Votes %Votes+/−
  Conservative 5360Increase2.svg 654.4120,798+5.9
  Independent 303Decrease2.svg 39.420,888-2.9
  Labour 200Steady2.svg16.436,544-5.0
  Liberal Democrats 103Decrease2.svg 34.910,850-9.5
  UKIP 0009.621,263+8.2
  Green 000Steady2.svg5.311,857+3.3

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References

  1. "Upcoming elections & referendums". The Electoral Commission. Archived from the original on 15 March 2015. Retrieved 9 April 2015.