2015 Ryedale District Council election explained

The 2015 Ryedale District Council election took place on 7 May 2015 to elect members of the Ryedale District Council in England.^[1] It was held on the same day as other local elections.

Party results

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The Conservative Party fielded 26 candidates for the 30 vacancies - 20 of whom were elected. There were 13 Independent candidates with 5 elected. Two Independent Groups were formed on the Council - one with the three members for Malton and one with the two members for Hovingham and Rillington. The Liberal Party fielded 10 candidates with 3 elected and the Liberal Democrats fielded 6 candidates with 2 elected.

The Green Party fielded 8 candidates, non of whom were elected. Likewise, the Labour Party fielded 7 unsuccessful candidates and the UK Independence Party fielded 6 unsuccessful candidates.

Ward results

30 Members were elected across 20 Wards.^[2]

• Lindsay Burr was previously elected as a Liberal Democrat and retained her seat.

Notes and References

1. Web site: Upcoming elections & referendums . 15 April 2015 . The Electoral Commission . https://web.archive.org/web/20150315102043/http://www.electoralcommission.org.uk/find-information-by-subject/elections-and-referendums/upcoming-elections-and-referendums . 15 March 2015 . live.
2. Web site: Ryedale District Council election results 2015 . 3 March 2019.