2015 East Hertfordshire District Council election

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

Summary Result

East Hertfordshire District Council election, 2015
PartySeatsGainsLossesNet gain/lossSeats %Votes %Votes+/−
  Conservative 5040Increase2.svg458.873,220+5.9
  Labour 000Steady2.svg17.421,668-2.8
  Green 000Steady2.svg8.710,830New
  UKIP 000Steady2.svg7.49,253New
  Liberal Democrats 002Decrease2.svg 25.912,046-6.8
  Independent 002Decrease2.svg 21.82,229-12.1

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References

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