2001 Bristol City Council election

The 2001 Bristol City Council election took place on 7 June 2001, on the same day as a general election and other local elections. The Labour Party made a small number of gains and maintained overall control of the council. == Background == The elections were delayed from the usual date of the first Thursday in May due to the 2001 foot and mouth crisis. == Previous composition == === 1999 election === === Composition of council seats before election === === Changes between elections === == Summary == === Election result === === Election of Group Leaders === George Micklewright (Filwood) was re-elected leader of the Labour Group, Barbara Janke (Clifton) was re-elected leader of the Liberal Democrats group and Peter Abraham (Stoke Bishop) was re-elected leader of the Conservative group. == Government Formation == George Micklewright the leader of the Labour group was duly elected leader of the council and formed a labour administration. == Ward results == === Ashley === === Avonmouth === === Bishopston === === Cabot === === Clifton === === Clifton East === === Cotham === === Easton === === Eastville === === Frome Vale === === Henbury === === Henleaze === === Hillfields === === Horfield === === Kingsweston === === Lawrence Hill === === Lockleaze === === Redland === === Southmead === === St George East === === St George West === === Stoke Bishop === === Westbury-on-Trym === == References ==