The 2010 Bristol City Council elections were held on Thursday 6 May 2010, for 23 seats, that being one third of the total number of councillors. The Liberal Democrats who had won overall control of the council in 2009, increased their majority to six seats.
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The party standings following the election:
Party | 2009 Cllrs | Net Gain/Loss | 2010 Cllrs | |
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Conservative | 17 | -3 | 14 | |
Green | 1 | - | 1 | |
Labour | 16 | +1 | 17 | |
Liberal Democrat | 36 | +2 | 38 | |
Total | 70 | - | 70 |
The Liberal Democrats were defending 9 seats, the Labour Party 4 and the Conservatives 8.
The Liberal Democrats, who had gained a majority on the council for the first time in 2009, were looking to consolidate their lead.
If the Labour Party was to regain the majority they held on the council until 2003, they needed to gain 20 seats, which seemed unlikely.
The Conservative Party were looking to increase their representation on the council. Given only 23 seats were up for election in 2010, and the nature of the seats up for election, it would have been impossible for them to win a majority.
Gains are shown by highlighting in the winning party's colours.
Preceded by Bristol City Council elections, 2009 |
Bristol City Council elections | Succeeded by Bristol City Council elections, 2011 |
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