Caradon District Council elections explained
Caradon was a non-metropolitan district in Cornwall, England, UK. It was abolished on 1 April 2009 and replaced by Cornwall Council.
Political control
The first election to the council was held in 1973, initially operating as a shadow authority before coming into its powers on 1 April 1974. Political control of the council from 1973 until the council's abolition in 2009 was held by the following parties:[1]
| Party in control | Years |
|---|
| 1973–1995 |
| 1995–2003 |
| 2003–2004 |
| 2004–2007 |
| 2007–2009 | |
Leadership
The leaders of the council from 2007 until the council's abolition were:
| Councillor | Party | From | To |
|---|
| Tony Powell[2] | | May 2007 | Sep 2007 |
| John Turner[3] | | 2007 | 2009 | |
Council elections
- 1973 Caradon District Council election
- 1976 Caradon District Council election
- 1979 Caradon District Council election
- 1983 Caradon District Council election (New ward boundaries)[4]
- 1987 Caradon District Council election
- 1991 Caradon District Council election
- 1995 Caradon District Council election
- 1999 Caradon District Council election
- 2003 Caradon District Council election (New ward boundaries)[5]
- 2007 Caradon District Council election
External links
Notes and References
- Web site: Council compositions. The Elections Centre. 3 May 2016.
- News: Shock as council leader quits and leaves Lib-Dem party . 9 August 2022 . Cornish Times . 27 September 2007.
- News: Anger as Caradon workers face an uncertain future . 9 August 2022 . Cornish Times . 27 March 2009.
- The District of Caradon (Electoral Arrangements) Order 1980
- legislation.gov.uk - The District of Caradon (Electoral Changes) Order 2002. Retrieved on 4 October 2015.
