Broxbourne Council election, 1995
Encyclopedia
The Broxbourne Council election, 1995 was held to elect council members of the Broxbourne Borough Council
, the local government authority
of the borough of Broxbourne
, Hertfordshire
, England
.
15 seats were contested at this election. (2 seats in Waltham Cross South Ward)
This election was noteworthy for the success of the Labour Party who gained 6 seats at the expense of the Conservative Party.
The Labour Party also came first in the popular poll.
This is the only Broxbourne election in which the Conservative Party failed to "win" either in terms of seats won or votes cast.
The 1995 Broxbourne Local Government election was also the final occasion that the Liberal Democrats won a council seat when Paul Seeby defended his Rosedale seat.
Councillor Seeby was subsequently to "cross the floor" of the council chamber to join the Conservative Party.
Broxbourne Borough Council
Broxbourne Borough Council is the local authority for the Broxbourne non-metropolitan district of Hertfordshire, England. Broxbourne is located in the south-east of Hertfordshire, in the East of England region. The Council itself is based in Cheshunt, the largest settlement in the district.The...
, the local government authority
Local government
Local government refers collectively to administrative authorities over areas that are smaller than a state.The term is used to contrast with offices at nation-state level, which are referred to as the central government, national government, or federal government...
of the borough of Broxbourne
Broxbourne (borough)
Broxbourne is a local government district and borough in Hertfordshire, England. Its council is based in Cheshunt, other towns include Broxbourne, Hoddesdon and Waltham Cross. The eastern boundary of the district is the River Lea...
, Hertfordshire
Hertfordshire
Hertfordshire is a ceremonial and non-metropolitan county in the East region of England. The county town is Hertford.The county is one of the Home Counties and lies inland, bordered by Greater London , Buckinghamshire , Bedfordshire , Cambridgeshire and...
, England
England
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.
Composition of expiring seats before election
| Ward | Party | Incumbent Elected | Incumbent | Standing again? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broxbourne | Conservative | 1991 | Joyce Ball | Yes |
| Bury Green | Conservative | 1991 | Arthur Dowsett | No |
| Cheshunt Central | Conservative | 1991 | Brian Creamer | No |
| Cheshunt North | Conservative | 1991 | Margaret Whipperman | No |
| Flamstead End | Conservative | 1991 | James Swannell | Yes |
| Goffs Oak | Conservative | 1991 | Graham Brewster | Yes |
| Hoddesdon North | Conservative | 1994 | Robert Groucott | Yes |
| Hoddesdon Town | Conservative | 1991 | Moyra O'Neil | Yes |
| Rosedale | Conservative | 1991 | Paul Seeby | Yes |
| Rye Park | Conservative | 1991 | Evelyn White | Yes |
| Theobalds | Conservative | 1991 | Patricia Morris | Yes |
| Waltham Cross North | Conservative | 1991 | Amanda Hayward | Yes |
| Waltham Cross South | Labour | 1991 | Jeanne West | Yes |
| Wormley & Turnford | Conservative | 1991 | Beryl Poole | Yes |
Election results
Results summary
An election was held in 14 wards on 4 May 1995.15 seats were contested at this election. (2 seats in Waltham Cross South Ward)
This election was noteworthy for the success of the Labour Party who gained 6 seats at the expense of the Conservative Party.
The Labour Party also came first in the popular poll.
This is the only Broxbourne election in which the Conservative Party failed to "win" either in terms of seats won or votes cast.
The 1995 Broxbourne Local Government election was also the final occasion that the Liberal Democrats won a council seat when Paul Seeby defended his Rosedale seat.
Councillor Seeby was subsequently to "cross the floor" of the council chamber to join the Conservative Party.