The 2015 Lichfield District Council election took place on 7 May 2015 to elect members of the Lichfield District Council in England. [1] It was held on the same day as other local elections.
The 2015 Lichfield District Council election took place on 7 May 2015 to elect members of the Lichfield District Council in England. [1] It was held on the same day as other local elections.
The Conservatives maintained control of the council.
| Party | Seats | Gains | Losses | Net gain/loss | Seats % | Votes % | Votes | +/− | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative | 41 | 54.6 | 27,330 | ||||||
| Labour | 4 | 26.8 | 13,415 | ||||||
| UKIP | 1 | 8.5 | 4256 | ||||||
| Liberal Democrats | 1 | 4.7 | 2364 | ||||||
| Independent | 0 | 3.8 | 1882 | ||||||
| Green | 0 | 1.7 | 832 | ||||||
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