1991 Uttlesford District Council election

The 1991 Uttlesford District Council election took place on 2 May 1991 to elect members of Uttlesford District Council in England.[1] This was on the same day as other local elections.

1991 Uttlesford District Council election

2 May 1991 (1991-05-02)

All 42 seats to Uttlesford District Council
22 seats needed for a majority
  First party Second party
  Blank Blank
Party Conservative Liberal Democrats
Last election 24 seats, 43.9% 10 seats, 39.7%
Seats won 25 10
Seat change Increase 1 Steady
Popular vote 11,724 10,853
Percentage 39.9% 36.9%
Swing Decrease 4.0% Decrease 2.8%

  Third party Fourth party
  Blank Blank
Party Independent Labour
Last election 7 seats, 16.7% 1 seat, 9.0%
Seats won 6 1
Seat change Decrease 1 Steady
Popular vote 2,478 4,326
Percentage 8.4% 14.7%
Swing Increase 1.6% Increase 5.7%

Council control before election


Conservative

Council control after election


Conservative

Summary

1991 Uttlesford District Council election
Party Seats Gains Losses Net gain/loss Seats % Votes % Votes +/−
  Conservative 25 Increase 1 59.5 39.9 11,724 –4.0
  Liberal Democrats 10 Steady 23.8 36.9 10,853 –2.8
  Independent 6 Decrease 1 14.3 8.4 2,478 +1.6
  Labour 1 Steady 2.4 14.7 4,326 +5.7

References

  1. "Results 1973 to 2011" (PDF). Colin Rallings and Michael Thrasher. The Elections Centre, Plymouth University. Retrieved 14 January 2023.


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