Windsor and Maidenhead Borough Council election, 2000

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The 2000 Windsor and Maidenhead Borough Council election took place on 4 May 2000 to elect members of Windsor and Maidenhead Unitary Council in Berkshire, England. The whole council was up for election and the Liberal Democrats lost overall control of the council to no overall control. [1]

Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead Place in England

The Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead is a Royal Borough of Berkshire, in South East England. Its nearest border to London, being Maidenhead is approx 30 miles. It is home to Windsor Castle, Eton College, Legoland Windsor and Ascot Racecourse. It is one of four boroughs entitled to be prefixed Royal and is one of six unitary authorities in its county which has Historic and Lieutenancy county status.

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Election result

The election saw a trial of mobile polling stations in an attempt to increase turnout. [2]

Voter turnout percentage of eligible voters who cast a ballot in an election

Voter turnout is the percentage of eligible voters who cast a ballot in an election. Eligibility varies by country, and the voting-eligible population should not be confused with the total adult population. Age and citizenship status are often among the criteria used to determine eligibility, but some countries further restrict eligibility based on sex, race, or religion.

Windsor and Maidenhead Local Election Result 2000 [3] [4]
PartySeatsGainsLossesNet gain/lossSeats %Votes %Votes+/−
  Conservative 29+950.0
  Liberal Democrat 21-936.2
 Old Windsor Residents' & Ratepayers Association305.2
 West Windsor Residents' Association305.2
  Labour 101.7
  Independent 101.7

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References

  1. "Windsor & Maidenhead Royal". BBC News Online . Retrieved 2010-11-26.
  2. "Open all hours". The Times. 2000-04-27. p. 23.
  3. "Political Composition of the Council". The Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead. Retrieved 2010-11-26.
  4. "Election results: local councils". The Times. 2000-05-06. p. 10.