Brent London Borough Council elections explained

Brent London Borough Council in London, England is elected every four years. Since the last boundary changes in 2022 the council has comprised 57 councillors representing 22 wards, with each ward electing two or three councillors.[1]

Council elections

Summary of the council composition after each council election, click on the year for full details of each election.

YearLabourConservativeLiberal Democratswidth=Notes
1964[2] 34260
196811490Boundary changes took place but the number of seats remained the same[3]
197138220
197435250
197839270Boundary changes increased the number of seats by six[4]
198233303
198643203
199029316
199428335Boundary changes took place but the number of seats remained the same
199843194
200235199Boundary changes reduced the number of seats by three[5] [6]
2006[7] 211527
2010[8] 40617
2014[9] 5661
20186030
20224953Boundary changes reduced the number of seats by six[10]

Summary of results

Summary of recent by-elections;[11]

By-election Date Incumbent party Winning party
Preston30 May 1996
Kilburn11 March 1999
Roe Green27 July 2000
Fryent1 March 2001
Fryent16 June 2005
Preston16 June 2005
Dudden Hill24 May 2007
Stonebridge13 September 2007
Queens Park13 March 2008
Wembley Central23 July 2009
Kenton17 February 2011
Wembley Central22 December 2011
Dollis Hill22 March 2012
Barnhill3 May 2012
Kenton5 March 2015
Kensal Green17 December 2015
Kilburn5 May 2016
Alperton23 January 2020
Barnhill
(2 vacancies)
23 January 2020
Wembley Central23 January 2020
Brondesbury Park6 May 2021

1978–1982

The by-election was called following the resignation of Cllr. Derek W.C. Woolgar

The by-election was called following the death of Cllr. Ralph B. Fisher

The by-election was called following the death of Cllr. Laurence A. Coventon

The by-election was called following the resignation of Cllr. Ashley Steinhausen

The by-election was called following the resignation of Cllr and Dennis J. Jackson

The by-election was called following the death of Cllr Philip H. Hartley and the resignation of Cllr. Michael J. Lawlor

The by-election was called following the resignation of Cllr. Harold L.M. Tucker

1982–1986

The by-election was called following the resignation of Cllr. Columbus M. Moloney

The by-election was called following the resignation of Cllr. Laurence Nerva

The by-election was called following the death of Cllr. Ernest I. Hughes

The by-election was called following the resignation of Cllr. Howard D. Fisher

The by-election was called following the resignation of Cllr. Kathryn E. Harris (nee Soames)

The by-election was called following the resignation of Cllr. Terence J. Hanafin

The by-election was called following the resignation of Cllr. Robert B. Tredger

The by-election was called following the resignation of Cllr. Robert M. Lacey

1986–1990

The by-election was called following the death of Cllr. Eric Newton

The by-election was called following the resignation of Cllr. Cedric A.StE Best

The by-election was called following the resignation of Cllr. Helene J. Powell

The by-election was called following the resignation of Cllr. Samuel A. Greenaway

The by-election was called following the resignation of Cllr. Merle J. Amory

The by-election was called following the resignation of Cllr. Marion Leighton

The by-election was called following the resignation of Cllr. Malcolm I. McClelland

1990–1994

The by-election was called following the resignation of Cllr. Richard E. Hume.The by-election was called following the resignation of Cllr. Hazel A. D. Baird.The by-election was called following the resignation of Cllr. Jean M. Spray.The by-election was called following the death of Cllr. Mike Harskin.The by-election was called following the resignation of Cllr. Harriet J. Harper.

1998–2002

A by-election was held in Kilburn on 11 March 1999 after the death of Labour councillor Peter Pendsay.[12] The seat was held for Labour by Noel Thompson with a majority of 486 votes over Conservative Shaun Port.

A by-election took place in Roe Green on 27 July 2000 after the resignation of Labour councillor John Duffy.[13] The seat was held for Labour by Maureen Queally with a majority of 92 votes over Conservative Joel Games.A by-election took place in Fryent on 1 March 2001 after the death of Labour councillor Lawrence Pardoe.[14] The seat was held for Labour by George Crane with a majority of 163 votes over Conservative Alan Wall.

2002–2006

A by-election was held in Fryent on 16 June 2005 after the death of Labour councillor Asish Sengupta.[15] The seat was held for Labour by Ruth Moher with a majority of 36 votes over Conservative Sue-Ellen Fernandes.[16] A by-election was held in Preston ward on 16 June 2005 after the death of Conservative councillor Tom Taylor. The seat was held for the Conservatives by Alan Mondoza with a majority of 402 votes over Labour's Wilhelmina Mitchell Murray.[17]

2006–2010

A by-election was held in Dudden Hill on 24 May 2007 after a seat was declared vacant, as Liberal Democrat Pawan Gupta was found to have been disqualified from standing at the 2006 election as he was employed by the council at the time.[18] [19] Pawan Gupta held the seat at the by-election with a majority of 85 votes over Labour's Aslam Choudry.

A by-election was held in Stonebridge on 13 September 2007 after the death of Labour councillor Dorman Long.[20] The seat was held for Labour by Zaffar Van Kalwala with a majority of 568 votes over Liberal Democrat Sandra Wiltshire.

A by-election was held in Wembley Central on 23 July 2009 after councillor Vijah Shah was sentenced to a year in prison.[21] Shah had been elected as a Liberal Democrat but expelled from the party in 2008 after he was arrested. The seat was held for the Liberal Democrats by Afifa Pervez with a majority of 261 votes over Labour's Jayesh Mistry.

2010–2014

A by-election was held in Kenton on 17 February 2011 after the death of Conservative councillor Arthur Steel.[22] The seat was held for the Conservatives by Suresh Kansagra, who had previously been a councillor for Barnhill until his defeat at the 2010 election, with a majority of 156 votes over Labour's Ellie Southward.

A by-election was held in Wembley Central on 22 December 2011 after the resignation of Labour councillor Jayesh Mistry.[23] The seat was held for Labour by Krupa Sheth with a majority of 380 votes over Liberal Democrat Afifa Pervez.[24]

A by-election was held in Dollis Hill on 22 March 2012 after the death of Liberal Democrat councillor Alec Castle.[25] The seat was held for the Liberal Democrats by Alison Hopkins with a majority of 37 votes over Labour's Parvez Ahmed.A by-election was held in Barnhill on 3 May 2012 after the resignation of Labour councillor Judith Beckman.[26] The seat was held for Labour by Michael Pavey with a majority of 1,146 votes over Conservative Kanta Pindoria.[27]

2014–2018

A by-election took place in Kenton on 5 March 2015 after the death of Conservative councillor Bhiku Patel.[28] The seat was held for the Conservatives by Michael Maurice with a majority of 258 votes over Labour's Vincent Lo.[29]

A by-election took place in Kensal Green on 17 December 2015 after the death of Councillor Dan Filson, a member of the Labour Party. Jumbo Chan held the seat for Labour.[30]

A by-election took place in Kilburn on 5 May 2016 after the death of Councillor Tayo Oladapo, a member of the Labour Party. Barbara Pitruzzella, also of the Labour Party, won the election.[31]

2018–2022

A by-election took place in Alperton on 23 January 2020 after the resignation of Labour councillor James Allie. Harpale was suspended from the Labour Party during the campaign.[32] A by-election took place in Barnhill on 23 January 2020 after the resignations of 2 Labour councillors: Michael Pavey on 26 November 2019.[33] and Sarah Marquis on 29 November 2019.[34] The result was challenged by an election petition from the Conservative candidates alleging irregularities during the count, however the result was upheld.

A by-election took place in Wembley Central on 23 January 2020 after the resignation of Labour councillor Luke Patterson.[35]

A by-election took place in Brondesbury Park on 6 May 2021 after the resignation of Labour councillor Kieron Gill.[36]

References

23 January 2020 by-election

External links

Notes and References

  1. si. The London Borough of Brent (Electoral Changes) Order 2020. 2020. 66. 2 May 2024.
  2. Web site: Summary of Local Election Results in Brent. Brent Council. 4 February 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20060514045859/http://www.brent.gov.uk/elections.nsf/2f123bcc3c5e238c80256ad20034644f/541df3d257eea79480256ba9004c23be%21OpenDocument. 14 May 2006. dead.
  3. Web site: London Borough Council Elections 9 May 1968. London Datastore. Greater London Council. 24 February 2015.
  4. Web site: London Borough Council Elections 4 May 1978. London Datastore. Greater London Council. 25 February 2015.
  5. News: Brent. BBC News Online. 4 February 2015.
  6. Web site: London Borough Council Elections 2 May 2002. London Datastore. Greater London Authority. 25 February 2015.
  7. News: Local elections: Brent. 5 May 2006. BBC News Online. 4 February 2015.
  8. News: Brent . 4 February 2015 . . 19 May 2010.
  9. News: Brent. BBC News Online. 4 February 2015.
  10. Web site: The London Borough of Brent (Electoral Changes) Order 2020 . Legislation.gov.uk . 10 February 2024.
  11. Web site: Local Authority Byelection Results. 4 February 2015. 29 March 2010. https://web.archive.org/web/20100329041227/http://www.gwydir.demon.co.uk/byelections/index.htm. dead.
  12. Web site: Kilburn By-Election 11 March 1999 - Result . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20060514045123/http://www.brent.gov.uk/elections.nsf/348d69942006a4eb80256ad200346450/3569d9f85f6b348a80256c220056d44c%21OpenDocument . 14 May 2006 . 5 February 2015 . Brent Council.
  13. Web site: Roe Green By-Election 27 July 2000 - Result . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20060514050004/http://www.brent.gov.uk/elections.nsf/348d69942006a4eb80256ad200346450/192a2b35222a658b80256ad200358668%21OpenDocument . 14 May 2006 . 5 February 2015 . Brent Council.
  14. Web site: Fryent By-Election 1 March 2001 - Result . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20060514050036/http://www.brent.gov.uk/elections.nsf/348d69942006a4eb80256ad200346450/2c549bf6dbdd5add80256ad20035866c%21OpenDocument . 14 May 2006 . 6 February 2015 . Brent Council.
  15. News: Brockett . James . 31 May 2005 . Brent by-elections . Harrow Times . 7 February 2015.
  16. Web site: Preston and Fryent By-Elections - Election Results . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20060519111423/http://www.brent.gov.uk/elections.nsf/2f123bcc3c5e238c80256ad20034644f/8ce5f3522fcaa011802570210051cd04%21OpenDocument . 19 May 2006 . 7 February 2015 . Brent Council.
  17. Web site: Fryent By-Election 1 March 2001 - Result . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20060514050036/http://www.brent.gov.uk/elections.nsf/348d69942006a4eb80256ad200346450/2c549bf6dbdd5add80256ad20035866c%21OpenDocument . 14 May 2006 . 6 February 2015 . Brent Council.
  18. News: 15 March 2007 . Brent councillor 'disqualified' . 24dash.com . 8 February 2015.
  19. Web site: 2007 May - Dudden Hill By-Election . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20110607002433/http://www.brent.gov.uk/elections.nsf/2f123bcc3c5e238c80256ad20034644f/3c8f76051ad43edc802572e600503a6f%21OpenDocument . 7 June 2011 . 8 February 2015 . Brent Council.
  20. Web site: Stonebridge Ward By-Election September 2007 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20110607002450/http://www.brent.gov.uk/elections.nsf/2f123bcc3c5e238c80256ad20034644f/e28efd34755ac8628025733000414880%21OpenDocument . 7 June 2011 . 8 February 2015 . Brent Council.
  21. News: Kirk . Tristan . 24 July 2009 . Lib Dem Afifa Pervez wins Wembley Central council seat . Harrow Times . 9 February 2015.
  22. News: Royston . Jack . 18 February 2011 . Kenton by-election won by Conservative Suresh Kansagra . Harrow Times . 13 February 2015.
  23. News: King . Lorraine . 16 November 2011 . Political row breaks out following resignation of Wembley councillor . Brent & Kilburn Times . 13 February 2015.
  24. News: Sharma . Suruchi . 23 December 2011 . Labour candidate wins Wembley Central by-election . Harrow Times . 13 February 2015.
  25. News: 23 March 2012 . Dollis Hill by-election: Liberal Democrats hold seat . . 13 February 2015.
  26. News: Walters . Max . 4 May 2012 . Labour hold on to Barnhill ward in by-election . Brent & Kilburn Times . 13 February 2015.
  27. Web site: By-election Barnhill - Thursday 3 May 2012 . 13 February 2015 . Brent Council.
  28. News: King . Lorraine . 28 January 2015 . Kenton by-election will take place on March 5 . Brent & Kilburn Times . 18 February 2015.
  29. News: Oliphant . Victoria . 6 March 2015 . Conservative candidate wins by-election . This is Local London . 6 March 2015.
  30. Web site: Labour wins Kensal Green by-election Kilburn Times .
  31. Web site: Labour wins by-election in Kilburn Kilburn Times .
  32. Web site: Alperton Councillor resigns . 24 January 2020 . brent.gov.uk . Brent Council.
  33. Web site: Barnhill Councillor resigns . 24 January 2020 . brent.gov.uk . Brent Council.
  34. Web site: Second Barnhill Councillor resigns . 24 January 2020 . brent.gov.uk . Brent Council.
  35. Web site: Wembley Central Councillor resigns . 24 January 2020 . brent.gov.uk . Brent Council.
  36. Web site: Brondesbury Park councillor resigns . 7 May 2021 . kilburntimes.co.uk . Brent & Kilburn Times.