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West Northamptonshire Council elections

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West Northamptonshire Council elections are held every four years. West Northamptonshire Council is a unitary authority covering the western part of the ceremonial county of Northamptonshire. Since its creation in 2021, 93 councillors are elected from 31 wards.[1] The council was created as a merger of Daventry District Council, Northampton Borough Council, and South Northamptonshire District Council.[2]

Council elections

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Political control

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Since its creation in 2021, political control of the council has been held by the following parties:

Party in control Years
Conservative 2021–present

Results maps

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By-elections

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2021-2025

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East Hunsbury and Shelfleys By-Election 8 February 2024[3]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Liberal Democrats Carl Squires 820 38.8 +15.8
Conservative Daniel Soan 746 35.3 −16.2
Labour Co-op Clare Robertson-Marriott 547 25.9 +0.4
Majority 74 3.5
Turnout 2,123
Liberal Democrats gain from Conservative Swing

References

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  1. ^ "The Northamptonshire (Structural Changes) Order 2020", legislation.gov.uk, The National Archives, SI 2020/156, retrieved 18 February 2024
  2. ^ "Northamptonshire Local Plan Watch - Spring 2021". Bidwells. Retrieved 18 February 2024.
  3. ^ "Local Elections Archive Project — East Hunsbury and Shelfleys Ward". www.andrewteale.me.uk. Retrieved 18 February 2024.
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