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East Yorkshire was a non-metropolitan district in Humberside, England. It was abolished on 1 April 1996 and replaced by East Riding of Yorkshire.

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Political control

The first election to the council was held in 1973, initially operating as a shadow authority before coming into its powers on 1 April 1974. Political control of the council from 1973 until its abolition in 1996 was held by the following parties: [1]

Party in controlYears
Independent 1973–1979
Conservative 1979–1991
No overall control 1991–1996

Council elections

District result maps

By-election results

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References

  1. "Compositions calculator". The Elections Centre. Retrieved 10 August 2022.
  2. legislation.gov.uk - The Borough of North Wolds (Electoral Arrangements) Order 1975. Retrieved on 19 November 2015.