3 May 2012 (2012-05-03) 2017 → Donald Manford Archie K. Campbell | Angus Campbell Donald Manford 25 seats, 80.6% 4 seats, 12.9% | |
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Steòrnabhagh a Deas Barraigh, Bhatarsaigh, Eirisgeigh agus Uibhist a Deas Barraigh, Bhatarsaigh, Eirisgeigh agus Uibhist a Deas | ||
Elections to Comhairle nan Eilean Siar (Western Isles Council) were held on 3 May 2012, the same day as the other Scottish local government elections. The election was the second one using the 9 wards created as a result of the Local Governance (Scotland) Act 2004. Each ward elected three or four Councillors using the single transferable vote system: a form of proportional representation. A total of 31 Councillors were elected.
Contents
- Election result
- Barraigh Bhatarsaigh Eirisgeigh agus Uibhist a Deas
- Beinn Na Foghla agus Uibhist a Tuath
- Na Hearadh agus Ceann a Deas Nan Loch
- Sgir Uige agus Ceann a Tuath Nan Loch
- Sgire an Rubha
- Sternabhagh a Deas
- Sternabhagh a Tuath
- Loch a Tuath
- An Taobh Siar agus Nis
- Changes since election
- Ward areas in English
- References
Independent Councillors retained the large majority of seats on the Council and retained control of the administration. The Scottish National Party increased their representation, gaining 4 seats on the Isle of Lewis while losing 1 seat on Barra. The Scottish Labour Party also gained an additional seat.
Election result
Note: "Votes" are the first preference votes. The net gain/loss and percentage changes relate to the result of the previous Scottish local elections on 3 May 2007. This may differ from other published sources showing gain/loss relative to seats held at dissolution of Scotland's councils.