The 2019 Gravesham Borough Council election took place on 2 May 2019 to elect members of the Gravesham Borough Council in Kent, England.^[2] It was held on the same day as other local elections. The Labour Party gained control of the council from the Conservative Party.

Quick Facts All 44 seats in the Gravesham Borough Council 23 seats needed for a majority, First party ...

2019 Gravesham Borough Council election^[1]

← 2015 2 May 2019 2023 →
All 44 seats in the Gravesham Borough Council 23 seats needed for a majority
First party Second party Third party   Party Labour Conservative Independent Last election 21 seats, 34.3% 23 seats, 42.2% 0 seats Seats won 24 18 2 Seat change 3 5 2 Percentage 40% 41% 5%
Map of the results of the 2019 Gravesham council election. Labour in red and Conservatives in blue.
Council control before election Conservative Council control after election Labour

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The Westcourt by-election in October 2019 was triggered by the death of Labour councillor Ruth Martin.^[21][22]

The Westcourt by-election in May 2021 had been triggered by the death of Labour councillor Colin Caller. He had died in February 2020 but no by-election could be held earlier due to the COVID-19 pandemic.^[23][22][24] Following this by-election Labour had 22 of the council's 44 seats, putting it under no overall control.

In February 2023, independent councillor Leslie Pearton joined the Conservatives.^[25]