Harlow District Council
Harlow District Council | |
|---|---|
| History | |
| Founded | 1974 |
| Leadership | |
Leader of the Council | |
Deputy Leader of the Council | Dan Swords[1], Conservative Party |
Leader of the Opposition | |
Chief Executive | Brian Keane[2] |
| Structure | |
| Seats | 33 |
Political groups |
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| Website | |
| www | |
Harlow District Council is the elected body responsible for the governance of Harlow, Essex. Its jurisdiction covers a non-metropolitan district, established under the Local Government Act 1972. Originally there were 42 Councillors, but following boundary changes this was reduced to 33, with 3 councillors returned from 11 wards.
Elections
Since the first election to the council in 1973 political control of the council has been held by the following parties:
| Party in control | Years |
|---|---|
| Labour | 1973 – 2002 |
| No overall control | 2002 – 2008 |
| Conservative | 2008 – 2012 |
| Labour | 2012 – 2021 |
| Conservative | 2021 – |
References
- ^ a b c "Your Councillors". www.harlow.gov.uk. Harlow District Council. 7 May 2021. Retrieved 7 May 2021.
- ^ "Tribute made as Councillor Purton passes away | Harlow Council". www.harlow.gov.uk. Harlow District Council. Retrieved 7 May 2021.
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