2000 Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council election explained

The 2000 Basingstoke and Deane Council election took place on 4 May 2000 to elect members of Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council in Hampshire, England. One third of the council was up for election and the council stayed under no overall control.^[1]

After the election, the composition of the council was

• Conservative 24
• Liberal Democrats 15
• Labour 15
• Independent 3^[2]

Election result

Overall turnout in the election was 29%.^[3]

Notes and References

1. News: Basingstoke & Deane. BBC News Online. 4 July 2011.
2. News: Election special: Results. 6 May 2000. The Guardian. 8.
3. News: Labour and Lib Dems retain control of council. 7 May 2002. Southern Daily Echo. 8 July 2011.