2015 Suffolk Coastal District Council election

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

Results summary

Suffolk Coastal District Council election, 2015
PartySeatsGainsLossesNet gain/lossSeats %Votes %Votes+/−
  Conservative 4950Increase2.svg 554.756,602+6.2
  Liberal Democrats 302Decrease2.svg 29.19,936-7.2
  Independent 310Increase2.svg 13.43,672-5.0
  Labour 004Decrease2.svg 422.224,174+0.3
  Green 000Steady2.svg6.16,648+1.3
  UKIP 000Steady2.svg4.64,986New

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References

  1. "Upcoming elections & referendums". The Electoral Commission. Archived from the original on 15 March 2015. Retrieved 24 April 2015.