2006 Newcastle City Council election explained

Election Name:2006 Newcastle City Council election
Country:England
Type:Parliamentary
Ongoing:no
Party Colour:yes
Previous Election:2004
Previous Year:2004
Next Election:2007
Next Year:2007
Majority Seats:40
Election Date:4 May 2006
Party1:Liberal Democrats (UK)
Seats1:16
Seats After1:48
Seat Change1: 1
Popular Vote1:34,960
Percentage1:47.8%
Swing1: 5.8%
Party2:Labour Party (UK)
Seats2:10
Seats After2:30
Seat Change2: 1
Popular Vote2:25,959
Percentage2:35.5%
Swing2: 2.0%
Map Size:300px
Council control
Posttitle:Council control after election
Before Party:Liberal Democrats
After Party:Liberal Democrats

Elections to Newcastle City Council were held on 4 May 2006. One third of the council was up for election, with each successful candidate to serve a four-year term of office, expiring in 2010. The council stayed under Liberal Democrat control, with the party gaining one seat overall.[1] [2] [3]

Ward results

Woolsington

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Local Election Results 2006 - Newcastle upon Tyne. Local Elections Archive Project. 21 July 2022.
  2. Web site: Newcastle City Council Election Results 1973-2012. The Elections Centre. 21 July 2022.
  3. Web site: Local elections 2006. House of Commons Library. 21 July 2022.