3 May 2012 (2012-05-03) 2017 → Ian Mackay Ashay Ghai Bearsden North Bearsden North | Rhondda Geekie Ian Mackay Lenzie & Kirkintilloch South Bearsden North 6 seats, 25.0% 8 seats, 33.3% | |
Elections to East Dunbartonshire Council were held on 3 May 2012, the same day as the 31 other local authorities in Scotland. The election used the eight wards created under the Local Governance (Scotland) Act 2004, with 24 Councillors being elected. Each ward elected either 3 or 4 members, using the STV electoral system.
Contents
- Election result
- Milngavie
- Bearsden North
- Bearsden South
- Campsie Kirkintilloch North
- Bishopbriggs North and Torrance
- Bishopbriggs South
- Lenzie Kirkintilloch South
- Kirkintilloch East Twechar
- Post Election Changes
- References
The election saw Labour gain 2 seats to draw level with the Scottish National Party. However, Labour remained the largest party in terms of vote share. The Scottish National Party retained all their existing 8 seats and did not run any additional candidates though did significantly raised their vote share. The Scottish Liberal Democrats retained their 3 seats on the Council. The Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party lost 3 seats, just 2 in number, the equivalent numbers of the East Dunbartonshire Independent Alliance. Former Lib Dem Cllr Duncan Cumming was elected as an Independent.
Following the election the Labour Party formed a Coalition with Liberal Democrats and the Conservative Party. This replaced the previous Labour - Conservative coalition administration which had existed from 2007-2012.
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.