2015 Wyre Borough Council election

Last updated

Results of the 2015 Wyre Borough Council election Wyre UK ward map 2015.svg
Results of the 2015 Wyre Borough Council election

Local elections were held for Wyre Borough Council on 7 May 2015, the same day as the 2015 United Kingdom general election and other 2015 United Kingdom local elections. Local elections are held every four years with all councillors up for election in multi-member electoral wards.

Contents

Following the election, the composition of the council is now as follows:

PartySeats  ±  
Conservative 36–4
Labour 14-1

[1]

Election result

Wyre Borough Council Election, 2015
PartySeatsGainsLossesNet gain/lossSeats %Votes %Votes+/−
  Conservative 36–472.0060.2359,545-3.25%
  Labour 14-128.0031.4432,855-3.69%
  Green 00000.005.295,523+4.61%
  UKIP 00000.004.624,824+2.09%
  Independent 00000.004.004,181+2.54%
  TUSC 00000.000.26270N/A

Boundary review

The Local Government Boundary Commission for England reviewed the local boundaries of Wyre council in 2014. [2]

The changes are made official by The Wyre (Electoral Changes) Order 2014. [3]

Electoral wards in Wyre, 2015
WardNumber of councillors
Bourne3
Breck2
Brock with Catterall 2
Calder1
Carleton 2
Cleveleys Park2
Garstang 3
Great Eccleston 2
Hambleton and Stalmine 2
Hardhorn with High Cross3
Jubilee2
Marsh Mill3
Mount2
Park2
Pharos2
Pheasant's Wood1
Pilling 1
Preesall 3
Rossal 3
Stanah2
Tithebarn2
Victoria and Norcross2
Warren2
Wyresdale1

Related Research Articles

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Borough of Wyre</span> Borough and non-metropolitan district in England

Wyre is a local government district with borough status on the coast of Lancashire, England. The council is based in Poulton-le-Fylde and the borough also contains the towns of Cleveleys, Fleetwood, Garstang, Preesall and Thornton, along with numerous villages and surrounding rural areas. Some of the borough's built-up areas form part of the wider Blackpool urban area. Eastern parts of the borough lie within the Forest of Bowland, a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">United Kingdom constituencies</span> Various types of electoral area in the UK

In the United Kingdom (UK), each of the electoral areas or divisions called constituencies elects one member to the House of Commons.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Blackpool North and Fleetwood (UK Parliament constituency)</span> Parliamentary constituency in the United Kingdom, 1997–2010 and 2024 onwards

Blackpool North and Fleetwood is a parliamentary constituency represented in the House of Commons of the Parliament of the United Kingdom. It was recreated in 2024 following the 2023 Periodic Review of Westminster constituencies and elects one member of parliament (MP) by the first past the post system of election. Its boundaries are similar to those of the 1997–2010 constituency and largely replace Blackpool North and Cleveleys.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Lancaster and Wyre (UK Parliament constituency)</span> Parliamentary constituency in the United Kingdom, 1997–2010 and 2024 onwards

Lancaster and Wyre is a parliamentary constituency represented in the House of Commons of the Parliament of the United Kingdom by Cat Smith of Labour Party. The seat was originally established in 1997 but was replaced by Lancaster and Fleetwood in 2010.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Ribble Valley (UK Parliament constituency)</span> Parliamentary constituency in the United Kingdom, 1983 onwards

Ribble Valley is a constituency in Lancashire represented in the House of Commons of the UK Parliament since 2024 by Maya Ellis, of the Labour Party.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Wyre and Preston North (UK Parliament constituency)</span> Parliamentary constituency in the United Kingdom, 2010 onwards

Wyre and Preston North was a county constituency represented in the House of Commons of the Parliament of the United Kingdom. Created in 2010, it elected one Member of Parliament (MP) by the first past the post voting system.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Wyre Borough Council elections</span> Class of election in the United Kingdom

Wyre Borough Council elections are held every four years. Wyre Borough Council is the local authority for the non-metropolitan district of Wyre in Lancashire, England. Since the last boundary changes in 2015, 50 councillors have been elected from 24 wards.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Wyre Forest District</span> Non-metropolitan district in England

Wyre Forest is a local government district in Worcestershire, England. It is named after the ancient woodland of Wyre Forest. The largest town is Kidderminster, where the council is based. The district also includes the towns of Stourport-on-Severn and Bewdley, along with several villages and surrounding rural areas.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">South Ribble Borough Council elections</span> Class of election in the United Kingdom

South Ribble Borough Council elections are held every four years. South Ribble Borough Council is the local authority for the non-metropolitan district of South Ribble in Lancashire, England. Since the last boundary changes in 2015, 50 councillors have been elected from 23 wards. The next borough council elections are due to take place in 2027 as part of the wider 2027 United Kingdom local elections.

Wyre Forest District Council elections are held every four years. Wyre Forest District Council is the local authority for the non-metropolitan district of Wyre Forest in Worcestershire, England. Prior to 2019 elections were held three years out of every four, with a third of the council elected each time. Since the last boundary changes in 2015, 33 councillors have been elected from 12 wards.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">City of Preston, Lancashire</span> City and non-metropolitan district in Lancashire, England

The City of Preston, or simply Preston, is a local government district with city status in Lancashire, England. It lies on the north bank of the River Ribble and has a population of 151,582 (2022). The neighbouring districts are Ribble Valley, South Ribble, Fylde and Wyre.

Milton Keynes City Council is the local authority for the City of Milton Keynes, a unitary authority in Buckinghamshire, England. Until 1 April 1997 it was a non-metropolitan district.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">2011 Wyre Borough Council election</span> 2011 UK local government election

Elections to Wyre Borough Council were held on 5 May 2011, along with the 2011 United Kingdom Alternative Vote referendum. All 55 councillors were elected from 26 wards in elections held every four years. The Conservative Party stayed in overall control of the council.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">2014 Hackney London Borough Council election</span> 2014 local election in England

Elections to Hackney London Borough Council took place on 22 May 2014, the same day as the 2014 United Kingdom local elections.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">2015 South Ribble Borough Council election</span> 2015 UK local government election

Local elections were held for South Ribble Borough Council on 7 May 2015, the same day as the 2015 United Kingdom general election and other 2015 United Kingdom local elections. Local elections are held every four years with all councillors up for election in multi-member electoral wards.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">2015 Lancaster City Council election</span>

Local elections were held for Lancaster City Council on 7 May 2015, the same day as the 2015 United Kingdom general election and other 2015 United Kingdom local elections. Local elections are held every four years with all councillors up for election in multi-member electoral wards.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">2019 United Kingdom local elections</span> Elections to local councils and mayoralties

The 2019 United Kingdom local elections took place on Thursday 2 May 2019, with 248 English local councils, six directly elected mayors in England, and all 11 local councils in Northern Ireland being contested.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">2021 Lancashire County Council election</span> Election in the United Kingdom

An election to Lancashire County Council took place on 6 May 2021, with counting on 8 May, as part of the 2021 United Kingdom local elections. All 84 councillors are elected from electoral divisions for a four-year term of office. The system of voting used is first-past-the-post. Elections are held in all electoral divisions across the present ceremonial county, excepting Blackpool and Blackburn with Darwen which are unitary authorities.

References

  1. "Wyre Borough elections 2015". wyre.gov.uk. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016.
  2. "Wyre". Local Government Boundary Commission for England. Archived from the original on 29 November 2014. Retrieved 16 November 2014.
  3. "The Wyre Electoral Changes Order". Legislation.gov. Retrieved 16 November 2014.