1999 Gateshead Metropolitan Borough Council election explained

Elections to Gateshead Council in Tyne and Wear, England were held on 6 May 1999. One third of the council was up for election and the Labour Party kept overall control of the council.[1] The results saw the Liberal Democrats gain 2 seats from Labour but Labour gained one seat in Blaydon.[2] [3] Overall turnout was 26.4%.[4]

After the election, the composition of the council was:

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Gateshead . 2009-05-09 . BBC News.
  2. News: Neil . Shaefer . Tory comeback leaves Labour to lick wounds . . 6 . 8 May 1999 .
  3. News: Bruce . Unwin . Little change as Labour keeps firm grip on reins . . 6 . 8 May 1999 .
  4. News: Labour bracing itself for backlash . . 14 . 16 April 2003 .
  5. News: Results from elections in England, Scotland and Wales . Financial Times. London . 11 . 8 May 1999 .

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