Westminster local elections
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Westminster City Council
, the local authority of the City of Westminster
in London
, England, is elected every four years. Since the last boundary changes in 2002, 60 councillor
s have been elected from 20 wards
.
Westminster Council election, 2002 (boundary changes took place for this election)
Westminster Council election, 2006
Westminster Council election, 2010
Westminster City Council
Westminster City Council is the local authority for the City of Westminster in Greater London, England. It is a London borough council and is entitled to be known as a city council, which is a rare distinction in the United Kingdom. The city is divided into 20 wards, each electing three councillors...
, the local authority of the City of Westminster
City of Westminster
The City of Westminster is a London borough occupying much of the central area of London, England, including most of the West End. It is located to the west of and adjoining the ancient City of London, directly to the east of the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, and its southern boundary...
in London
London
London is the capital city of :England and the :United Kingdom, the largest metropolitan area in the United Kingdom, and the largest urban zone in the European Union by most measures. Located on the River Thames, London has been a major settlement for two millennia, its history going back to its...
, England, is elected every four years. Since the last boundary changes in 2002, 60 councillor
Councillor
A councillor or councilor is a member of a local government council, such as a city council.Often in the United States, the title is councilman or councilwoman.-United Kingdom:...
s have been elected from 20 wards
Wards of the United Kingdom
A ward in the United Kingdom is an electoral district at sub-national level represented by one or more councillors. It is the primary unit of British administrative and electoral geography .-England:...
.
Political control
Since 1964 political control of the council has been held by the following parties:| Party in control | Years |
|---|---|
| Conservative Conservative Party (UK) The Conservative Party, formally the Conservative and Unionist Party, is a centre-right political party in the United Kingdom that adheres to the philosophies of conservatism and British unionism. It is the largest political party in the UK, and is currently the largest single party in the House... |
1964 - present |
Council elections
Westminster Council election, 1998Westminster Council election, 2002 (boundary changes took place for this election)
Westminster Council election, 2006
Westminster Council election, 2010
Westminster Council election, 2010
Elections for London Borough of Westminster were held on the 6 May 2010. The 2010 General Election and other local elections took place on the same day....