2021_Derbyshire_County_Council_election

2021 Derbyshire County Council election

2021 Derbyshire County Council election

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The Derbyshire County Council elections took place alongside the other 2021 local elections. All 64 seats to Derbyshire County Council were contested.[1] The Conservatives retained control of the council with an increased majority. In addition, the Green Party gained representation for the first time.[2]

Quick Facts All 64 seats to Derbyshire County Council 33 seats needed for a majority, First party ...

Candidates

Former MPs Ruth George and Edwina Currie stood against each other in Whaley Bridge with Ruth George emerging victorious.[3] George lost her High Peak seat in 2019 and Currie lost her South Derbyshire seat in 1997.

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Division Results

Amber Valley

(10 seats, 9 electoral divisions)

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Bolsover

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Chesterfield

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Derbyshire Dales

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Erewash

(9 seats, 9 electoral divisions)

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High Peak

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North East Derbyshire

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South Derbyshire

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Changes 2021–2025

In March 2023, Philip Rose and Alex Stevenson, both of whom had been elected as Conservatives, defected to Reform UK.[4]

Long Eaton

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The Long Eaton by-election was triggered by the death of Conservative councillor Alan Griffiths in July 2022.[6]

Swadlincote South

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The Swadlincote South by-election was triggered by the death of Conservative councillor Roger Redfern.


References

  1. "Home - Derbyshire County Council". www.derbyshire.gov.uk. Retrieved 3 February 2021.
  2. "Derbyshire County Council Election Results". BBC News. 7 May 2021. Retrieved 7 May 2021.
  3. "Local elections: Edwina Currie eyes return to politics". BBC News. 16 February 2021. Retrieved 17 February 2021.
  4. "Council agenda, 22 March 2023" (PDF). Derbyshire County Council. Retrieved 28 July 2023.
  5. Bisknell, Eddie (26 July 2022). "Gentle, calm and passionate Derbyshire councillor will be 'sorely missed'". Derbyshire Live. Retrieved 28 July 2023.

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