Preston Council election, 2010
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Council elections for the City of Preston, Lancashire
were held on 6 May 2010. They coincided with the United Kingdom local elections, 2010
. Nineteen electoral wards were fought with those councillors elected in the corresponding elections in 2006 defending their seats due to the "in thirds" system employed in Preston local elections
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The previous elections to Preston council occurred in 2008
but due to the "in thirds" system employed by Preston council, councillors are elected for four-year terms. This means gains, losses, and vote share comparisons this year are with those fought in 2006.
*Liam Pennington resigned 25 May 2010 after 19 days; a by-election was called for July 15, 2010.
City of Preston, Lancashire
The City of Preston is a city and non-metropolitan district in Lancashire, England. It is located on the north bank of the River Ribble, and was granted city status in 2002, becoming England's 50th city in the 50th year of Queen Elizabeth II's reign...
were held on 6 May 2010. They coincided with the United Kingdom local elections, 2010
United Kingdom local elections, 2010
The 2010 United Kingdom local elections were held on Thursday 6 May 2010, when the 2010 general election also took place. Direct elections were held to all 32 London boroughs, all 36 metropolitan boroughs, 76 second-tier district authorities, 20 unitary authorities and various Mayoral posts, all in...
. Nineteen electoral wards were fought with those councillors elected in the corresponding elections in 2006 defending their seats due to the "in thirds" system employed in Preston local elections
Preston local elections
One third of Preston City Council in Lancashire, England is elected each year, followed by one year without election.-Political control:Since the first election to the council in 1973 political control of the council has been held by the following parties:...
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The previous elections to Preston council occurred in 2008
Preston Council election, 2008
Elections to Preston City Council took place on 1 May 2008.Preston council is elected "in thirds" which means one councillor from each three-member ward, and councillors from selected two-member wards, are elected each year, with one year free from all elections to ensure all councillors serve a...
but due to the "in thirds" system employed by Preston council, councillors are elected for four-year terms. This means gains, losses, and vote share comparisons this year are with those fought in 2006.
Election result
Ward results
*Liam Pennington resigned 25 May 2010 after 19 days; a by-election was called for July 15, 2010.