Durham County Council election, 1889

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The inaugural elections to Durham County Council took place in January 1889. Durham was divided into 72 electoral divisions, with candidates in 32 divisions being returned unopposed. The election saw control of the council being taken by Conservative candidates, although these candidates were largely Independent conservatives as opposed to being party activists. [1] [2] [3]

Durham County Council British administrative body

Durham County Council is the local authority of the non-metropolitan County Durham in North East England. Since 2009 it has been a unitary authority, having the powers of a non-metropolitan county and district council combined. From 1889 to 2009 it was a county council in a two-tier arrangement.

Results

Durham County Council election, 1889
PartySeatsGainsLossesNet gain/lossSeats %Votes %Votes+/−
  Conservative 28
  Liberal 26
  Liberal Unionist 8
 Durham Miners Association4
  Other parties 6

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References

  1. : News focus: Making election history Sunderland Echo, 29 April 2008
  2. J Andrew (1979) The administration of Durham county: A comparative assessment 1830 to 1895 Durham University, pp53–54
  3. County Of Cumberland Federation Whitehaven News, 2 August 1900