2018 Sutton London Borough Council election explained

Election Name:2018 Sutton London Borough Council election
Type:Parliamentary
Previous Election:2014 Sutton London Borough Council election
Previous Year:2014
Election Date:3 May 2018
Next Election:2022 Sutton London Borough Council election
Next Year:2022
Seats For Election:All 54 seats to Sutton London Borough Council
Majority Seats:28
Party1:Liberal Democrats (UK)
Last Election1:45 seats, 43.0%
Seats1:33
Seat Change1:12
Popular Vote1:69,320
Percentage1:38.8%
Swing1:4.2%
Party2:Conservative Party (UK)
Last Election2:11 seats, 29.8%
Seats2:18
Seat Change2:9
Popular Vote2:64,945
Percentage2:36.3%
Swing2:6.5%
Map Size:300px
Council control
Posttitle:Council control after election
Before Election:Liberal Democrats
After Election:Liberal Democrats

The 2018 Sutton Council election took place on 3 May 2018 to elect members of Sutton Council in London.[1] This was on the same day as other local elections.

Results

The Liberal Democrats retained control winning 33 seats (−12) with the Conservatives winning 18 seats (+9) and independent candidates winning 3 seats from the Liberal Democrats in Beddington North.[1] [2]

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Ward results

Nonsuch

As James McDermott-Hill (Conservative) and Samantha Bourne (Lib Dems) were tied on 1,405 votes each. Lots were drawn and McDermott-Hill won the seat.[3]

Worcester Park

Notes and References

  1. Web site: England council results . 5 May 2018 . BBC News.
  2. Web site: Election results by Wards, 3 May 2018. morderngov.sutton.gov.uk. London Borough of Sutton Council. 5 May 2018.
  3. Web site: Local Elections 2018: Lib Dems win Richmond and Kingston councils. bbc.co.uk/news. BBC. 5 May 2018. 4 May 2018.