Teesdale District Council elections were generally held every four years between the council's creation in 1974 and its abolition in 2009. Teesdale was a non-metropolitan district in County Durham, England. On 1 April 2009 the council's functions passed to Durham County Council, which became a unitary authority.
Political control The first election to the council was held in 1973, initially operating as a shadow authority before coming into its powers on 1 April 1974. Throughout the council's existence from 1974 to 2009, a majority of the seats on the council were held by independent councillors. (Put "Teesdale" in search box to see specific results.)
Party in controlYears 1974–2009
Leadership The council introduced the position of leader of the council in 2005. The leaders from 2005 until the council's abolition in 2009 were:
Councillor Party From To Ken Robinson 18 May 2005 2007 Richard Betton 2007 2009
Council elections ElectionLabourLiberal DemocratLiberal Party prior to 1983, SDP-Liberal Alliance in 1983 and 1987.ConservativeIndependentTeesdale IndependentsTotalNotes 1973000290291976400250291979Local elections in Britain: a statistical digest, edited by Colin Rallings and Michael Thrasher. 199330026029198330028031New ward boundarieslegislation.gov.uk - The District of Teesdale (Electoral Arrangements) Order 1979. Retrieved on 19 November 2015.1987511 Liberal, 0 SDP321Including one Independent Labour031Including one vacancy after election199151223031District boundary changes took place but the number of seats remained the samelegislation.gov.uk - The Durham and North Yorkshire (County Boundaries) Order 1991. Retrieved on 5 November 2015.19951102180311999100120031200390320032New ward boundarieslegislation.gov.uk - The District of Teesdale (Electoral Changes) Order 1999. Retrieved on 4 October 2015.200760461632
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By-election results The following is an incomplete list of by-elections to Teesdale District Council.
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