2003 Hyndburn Borough Council election explained

See main article: Hyndburn Borough Council elections.

Election Name:2003 Hyndburn Borough Council election
Type:parliamentary
Previous Election:2002_Hyndburn_Borough_Council_election
Previous Year:2002
Next Election:2004_Hyndburn_Borough_Council_election
Next Year:2004
Seats For Election:12 of 35 seats to Hyndburn Borough Council
Election Date:1 May 2003
Majority Seats:18
Party1:Conservative Party (UK)
Party2:Labour Party (UK)
Leader1:Peter Britcliffe
Leader2:Jean Battle
Leaders Seat1:St Andrew's
Leaders Seat2:Church

Elections to Hyndburn Borough Council were held on 1 May 2003. One third of the council was up for election and the Conservative party gained overall control of the council from the Labour party. Overall turnout was 51.5%.

After the election, the composition of the council was

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