Election 2012: Southend-on-Sea

Political composition of Southend Council following the 2012 local elections. Credit: ITV Anglia

Southend

No overall control - Conservatives largest party

The Conservatives lost their majority on Southend-on-Sea Council for the first time since 2000. Labour made two gains at the expense of the Conservatives.

New council: Con 25 (-3), LD 10 (n/c), Ind 10 (+1), Lab 6 (+2)

2011 share of the vote

Con 36%, Others 27%, Lab 19%, LD 17%

2008 share of the vote

Con 41%, Others 28%, LD 19%, Lab 12%

Council history

1973-76 NOC; 1976-87 CON: 1987-90 NOC; 1990-94 CON; 1994-2000 NOC; 2000-present CON

Electorate: 129,972

Population: 164,200