2006 Walsall Metropolitan Borough Council election explained

The 2006 Walsall Metropolitan Borough Council election took place on 4 May 2006 to elect members of Walsall Metropolitan Borough Council in the West Midlands, 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 34
• Labour 19
• Liberal Democrat 6
• Independent 1^[2]

Election result

The results saw the Conservatives retain control of the council with 34 councillors, but they lost 2 seats to Labour who moved to 19 seats.^[3] The Liberal Democrats remained on 6 seats and there remained one independent councillor.^[3]

Notes and References

1. News: Local elections: Walsall. 4 May 2006. BBC News. 19 September 2011.
2. Web site: Local elections 2006. 10 May 2006. House of Commons Library. 7 September 2011.
3. News: BNP take seats in West Midlands. 5 May 2006. BBC News. 20 September 2011.