2002 Southend-on-Sea Borough Council election explained

The 2002 Southend-on-Sea Council election took place on 2 May 2002 to elect members of Southend-on-Sea Unitary Council in Essex, England. One third of the council was up for election and the Conservative party stayed in overall control of the council.^[1]

After the election, the composition of the council was

• Conservative 33
• Labour 11
• Liberal Democrat 7^[2]

Campaign

The election saw a group of seven campaigners stand as independent candidates in the election.^[3] They described themselves as "the magnificent seven" and were standing in protest against plans to widen Prioy Crescent and to move St Laurence Church in Eastwood.^[3]

Election result

The results saw no seats change hands so the Conservatives kept control as a result with 35 of the 51 seats on the council.^[4]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Southend-on-Sea . 2 April 2010 . BBC News Online.
2. News: Election results; Local Election . . 16 . 4 May 2002 .
3. Web site: Southend: 'Magnificent Seven' set for battle at polls. 11 April 2002 . Daily Gazette.
4. Web site: Southend: Tory triumph. 3 May 2002 . Echo.