The 1994 Orkney Islands Council election, the sixth election to Orkney Islands Council, was held on 5 May 1994 as part of the wider 1994 Scottish regional elections. The election saw Independent candidates take all seats available, except for the ward of Kirkwall Pickaquoy, which had no nominations.

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Quick Facts All 28 seats to Orkney Islands Council 15 seats needed for a majority, First party ...

1994 Orkney Islands Council election

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All 28 seats to Orkney Islands Council 15 seats needed for a majority
First party   Leader Jackie Tait Party Independent Leader's seat St Andrews/Deerness (defeated) Last election 23 Seats won 27 Seat change 4 Popular vote 2,735 Percentage 100.0% Swing 2.4pp
The result of the election
Council Convener before election Jackie Tait Independent Council Convener after election Hugh Halcro-Johnston Independent

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