Penwith was a non-metropolitan district in Cornwall, England. It was abolished on 1 April 2009 and replaced by Cornwall Council.
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. Political control of the council from 1973 until the council's abolition in 2009 was held by the following parties: (Put "Penwith" in search box to see specific results.)
Party in controlYears 1973–1986 1986–2009
Council elections 1973 Penwith District Council election 1976 Penwith District Council election 1979 Penwith District Council election (New ward boundaries)The District of Penwith (Electoral Arrangements) Order 1978 1980 Penwith District Council election 1982 Penwith District Council election 1983 Penwith District Council election 1984 Penwith District Council election 1986 Penwith District Council election 1987 Penwith District Council election 1988 Penwith District Council election 1990 Penwith District Council election 1991 Penwith District Council election 1992 Penwith District Council election 1994 Penwith District Council election 1995 Penwith District Council election 1996 Penwith District Council election 1998 Penwith District Council election 1999 Penwith District Council election 2000 Penwith District Council election 2002 Penwith District Council election 2003 Penwith District Council election 2004 Penwith District Council election (New ward boundaries)legislation.gov.uk - The District of Penwith (Electoral Changes) Order 2002. Retrieved on 4 October 2015. 2006 Penwith District Council election 2007 Penwith District Council election
Results maps
By-election results
References
External links Penwith Council