1999 Ashford Borough Council election explained

The 1999 Ashford Borough Council election took place on 6 May 1999 to elect members of Ashford Borough Council in Kent, England. The whole council was up for election and the council stayed under no overall control.[1]

Background

The previous election in 1995 saw the Conservative party lose control of the council.[2] Going into 1999 the council was seen as one of the Conservatives top targets with the party needing a 6% swing to take control.[2]

Election result

The results saw the Conservatives make 5 gains but fail to win a majority on the council.[3]

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Notes and References

  1. News: Ashford. BBC News Online. 22 May 2011.
  2. News: Tory gains will give Hague little comfort. Frean. Alexandra. 5 May 1999. The Times. 9.
  3. News: Britain's elections:Tories claim gains put them back in business Labour takes comfort from mid-term vote share but lead belies national poll ratings. Woodward. Will. 7 May 1999. The Guardian. 8.