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Redditch Borough Council election, 2008

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May 1, 2008

Elections to Redditch Borough Council were held on 1 May 2008. One third of the council was up for election and the Conservative party gained overall control of the council from no overall control. Overall turnout was 33.2%.

This was the first time in 26 years that the Conservative party had control of Redditch council. This came after the Conservatives gained 4 seats from the Labour party, with local and national issues being said to be behind the results. The results in Redditch were described as being representative of the mood of the electorate nationally.

After the election, the composition of the council was

  • Conservative 15
  • Labour 10
  • Liberal Democrat 3
  • British National Party 1
  • References

    Redditch Borough Council election, 2008 Wikipedia