2016 Tamworth Borough Council election

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The 2016 Tamworth Borough Council election took place on 5 May 2016 to elect members of Tamworth Borough Council in England. [1] This was on the same day as other local elections. Overall turnout was 30.93%. [2]

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References

  1. "Guide to May 2016 elections in Scotland, Wales, England and Northern Ireland". BBC News. Retrieved 21 April 2016.
  2. "Tamworth Borough Council - Election results" (PDF). Tamworth Borough Council. 6 May 2016. Retrieved 26 May 2018.