2003 East Northamptonshire District Council election

The 2003 East Northamptonshire District Council election took place on 1 May 2003 to elect members of East Northamptonshire District Council in Northamptonshire, England. This was the first election to be held under new ward boundaries. The Conservative Party retained overall control of the council.[1]

2003 East Northamptonshire District Council election[1]
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All 36 seats in the East Northamptonshire District Council
19 seats needed for a majority
Turnout34.3%
  First party Second party
 
Party Conservative Labour
Last election 20 seats, 51.8% 15 seats, 43.3%
Seats won 33 3
Seat change Increase13 Decrease12
Popular vote 9,724 5,671
Percentage 55.4% 32.3%
Swing Increase3.6% Decrease11.0%

Map showing the results of the 2003 East Northamptonshire District Council elections.

Council control before election

Conservative

Council control after election

Conservative

References

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  1. ^ a b Rallings, Colin; Thrasher, Michael. Local Elections Handbook 2003 (PDF). Plymouth University, Plymouth, UK: The Elections Centre. p. 8.