1999 South Tyneside Metropolitan Borough Council election

1999 UK local government election March 2020 March 2020 The 1999 South Tyneside Metropolitan Borough Council election took place on 6 May 1999 to elect members of South Tyneside Metropolitan Borough Council in Tyne and Wear, England. One third of the council was up for election and the Labour Party kept overall control of the council. https://news.bbc.co.uk/hi/english/static/vote_99/locals_99/html/constituency/236.stm South Tyneside 2010-02-18 BBC News Online After the election, the composition of the council was: Labour 51 Liberal Democrat 6 Progressives 3 Britain votes: Local Council Election Results The Independent 12 1999-05-07 Bruce Unwin Little change as Labour keeps firm grip on reins The Northern Echo 6 1999-05-08 Election result The results saw no change with Labour remaining firmly in control with 51 of the 60 seats on the council. Neil Shaefer Tory comeback leaves Labour to lick wounds The Northern Echo 6 1999-05-08 In Hebburn Quay ward 3 recounts were required before the sitting Liberal Democrat councillor, Catherine Tolson, was re-elected by 20 votes. Overall turnout in the election was 25.4%. http://www.shieldsgazette.com/news/FAIR-OUTLOOK-FOR-POLLS.622087.jp Fair outlook for polls 2010-02-19 2000-05-04 Shields Gazette South Tyneside local election result 1999 Local Councils: Results round-up The Times 4 1999-05-07 Labour Party (UK) 17 0 85.0 Liberal Democrats (UK) 2 0 10.0 Progressives 1 0 5.0 References 1999 South Tyneside Metropolitan Borough Council election Category:20th century in Tyne and Wear