2015 West Berkshire Council election explained

The 2015 West Berkshire Council election took place on 7 May 2015 to elect members of West Berkshire Council in England.[1] This was on the same day as other local elections. The whole council was up for election and the Conservative Party retained overall control of the council.[2]

Background

At the last election in 2011, the Conservatives won a majority of seats, with 39 councillors, compared to 13 for the Liberal Democrats. No other parties had representation on the council. Two by-elections were held between the 2011 and 2015 elections, both being retained by the Conservatives.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Upcoming elections & referendums . 5 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. News: District Election 2015 - Thursday, 7th May, 2015. West Berkshire Council. 5 May 2018.