2010 Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council election explained
The 2010 Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council election took place on 6 May 2010 to elect members of Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council in South Yorkshire, England. One third of the council was up for election and the Labour party stayed in overall control of the council.[1]
After the election, the composition of the council was
Background
The previous election in 2008 saw Labour's majority reduced to just one seat.[3] The Barnsley Independent Group formed the main opposition with 22 seats compared to 32 for Labour, with Conservatives, a couple of other independents and 1 Liberal Democrat making up the council.[3]
Election result
The results saw Labour increase their majority from 1 to 11 seats after making 5 gains from the Barnsley Independent Group.[4] [5]
Notes and References
- News: Barnsley. BBC News Online. 20 June 2011. 19 April 2009.
- Web site: 2010 Local Elections. Barnsley Council. 20 June 2011. https://web.archive.org/web/20110724165858/http://www.barnsley.gov.uk/2010-local-elections. 24 July 2011. dead.
- News: Local elections may herald power shift in Yorkshire. 3 May 2010. BBC News Online. 21 June 2011. Len. Tingle.
- News: Local elections: Labour majority grows in Barnsley. 8 May 2010. Sheffield Star. 21 June 2011. 4 October 2012. https://web.archive.org/web/20121004231919/http://www.thestar.co.uk/news/local_elections_labour_majority_grows_in_barnsley_video_1_853945. dead.
- News: Lib Dems lose control of Sheffield council. 7 May 2010. BBC News Online. 21 June 2011.
