2015 Wealden District Council election explained

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

Results

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By-elections between 2015 and 2019

Hellingly

A by-election was held in Hellingly on 29 October 2015 after the resignation of Conservative councillor Paul Soane, who stood in the by-election as an independent. The seat was gained by Liberal Democrats candidate David White.

Crowborough East

A by-election was held in Crowborough East on 21 January 2016 after the death of Conservative councillor Peter Cowie.[3] The seat was won by Conservative candidate Philip Lunn.

Chiddingly and East Hoathly

A by-election was held in Chiddingly and East Hoathly on 20 July 2017 after the disqualification of Conservative councillor Barby Dashwood-Morris due to non-attendance.[4] The seat was won by Conservative candidate David Watts.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Upcoming elections & referendums . 30 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: Local Elections Archive Project - 2015 - Wealden . www.andrewteale.me.uk . 21 February 2024.
  3. News: Tributes to former Crowborough Mayor Councillor Peter Cowie who helped bring Community Centre to fruition . 5 June 2022 . Crowborough Life . 4 November 2015.
  4. News: Ex-planning boss Barby Dashwood-Morris made to leave post . 5 June 2022 . BBC News . 24 May 2017.