1999 South Tyneside Metropolitan Borough Council election explained

The 1999 South Tyneside Metropolitan Borough Council election took place on 6 May 1999 to elect members of South Tyneside Metropolitan Borough Council in Tyne and Wear, England. One third of the council was up for election and the Labour Party kept overall control of the council.^[1]

After the election, the composition of the council was:

• Labour 51
• Liberal Democrat 6
• Progressives 3^{[2] [3]}

Election result

The results saw no change with Labour remaining firmly in control with 51 of the 60 seats on the council.^[4] In Hebburn Quay ward 3 recounts were required before the sitting Liberal Democrat councillor, Catherine Tolson, was re-elected by 20 votes.^[3] Overall turnout in the election was 25.4%.^[5]

Notes and References

1. Web site: South Tyneside . 2010-02-18 . BBC News Online.
2. News: Britain votes: Local Council Election Results . . 12 . 1999-05-07 .
3. News: Bruce . Unwin . Little change as Labour keeps firm grip on reins . . 6 . 1999-05-08 .
4. News: Neil . Shaefer . Tory comeback leaves Labour to lick wounds . . 6 . 1999-05-08 .
5. Web site: Fair outlook for polls . 2010-02-19 . 2000-05-04 . Shields Gazette.