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The 2012 Sunderland Council election took place on 3 May 2012 to elect members of Sunderland City Council in England. It was held on the same day as other 2012 United Kingdom local elections.
Election results Following the election, the Labour Party remained in control of the council with its majority increased by eight. Labour took seats from the Conservatives in Washington East, Washington South, St Peter's, St Chad's, Ryhope, Doxford and Barnes. The Liberal Democrats also lost out to Labour in Millfield.
The Conservatives held two wards – Fulwell and St Michael's. Independents in Copt Hill and Houghton also held their seats.
This resulted in the following composition of the council: PartyPrevious CouncilNew CouncilLabour5664Conservatives158Independent33Liberal Democrats10Total7575Working majority
Ward by ward results An asterisk denotes an incumbent.
Barnes ward
Castle ward
Copt Hill ward
†Swing to the Independent candidate from the Conservatives, who had stood last time this seat was contested.
Doxford ward
Fulwell ward
Hendon ward
Hetton ward
Houghton ward
†Swing to the Independent candidate from the Conservatives, who had stood last time this seat was contested.
Millfield ward
Pallion ward
Redhill ward
†Swing to Labour from the BNP, who had stood last time this seat was contested.
Ryhope ward
St Anne's ward
St Chad's ward
St Michael's ward
St Peter's ward
Sandhill ward
There was a double vacancy in Sandhill ward in 2012, due to the retirement of Labour councillor Jim Scott, and the death of Labour councillor John Gallagher. Two seats were up for election, and each voter could cast two votes.
Shiney Row ward
Silksworth ward
Southwick ward
Washington Central ward
Washington East ward
Washington North ward
Washington South ward
Washington West ward
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