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 Party Seats 37 23 10Total70
Composition of council seats before election Party Seats 36 24 10Total70
Changes between elections
Summary Election result
! colspan=2| Total ! 100 ! 24 ! ! ! 46 ! 70 ! ! 116,842 ! colspan=2 |
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