2015 Forest Heath District Council election

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

Results summary

Forest Heath Borough Council election, 2015
PartySeatsGainsLossesNet gain/lossSeats %Votes %Votes+/−
  Conservative 21Decrease2.svg 251.321,043+3.8
  West Suffolk Independent 330Increase2.svg 317.77,260N/A
  UKIP 220Increase2.svg 217.97,179+6.8
  Independent 100Steady2.svg2.3929-8.9
  Labour 020Decrease2.svg 210.34,113+6.8
  Liberal Democrats 002Decrease2.svg 21.2479-13.6

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References

  1. "Upcoming elections & referendums". The Electoral Commission. Archived from the original on 15 March 2015. Retrieved 12 April 2015.