Berwick-upon-Tweed Borough Council elections were generally held every four years between the council's creation in 1974 and its abolition in 2009. The Borough of Berwick-upon-Tweed was a non-metropolitan district in Northumberland, England. The council was abolished and its functions transferred to Northumberland County Council with effect from 1 April 2009.

Political control An earlier municipal borough of Berwick-upon-Tweed had existed from 1836 to 1974, just covering the town itself.

Under the Local Government Act 1972 a much larger borough of Berwick-upon-Tweed was created as a non-metropolitan district, including a large rural area as well as the town itself. The first election to the reformed council was held in 1973, initially operating as a shadow authority before coming into its powers on 1 April 1974. From 1974 until its abolition in 2009 political control of the council was as follows: (Put "Berwick-upon-Tweed" in search box to see specific results.) Party in controlYears 1974–1983 1983–1999 1999–2003 2003–2009

Council elections 1973 Berwick-upon-Tweed Borough Council election 1976 Berwick-upon-Tweed Borough Council election (New ward boundaries)legislation.gov.uk - The Borough of Berwick-upon-Tweed (Electoral Arrangements) Order 1975. Retrieved on 19 November 2015. 1979 Berwick-upon-Tweed Borough Council election 1983 Berwick-upon-Tweed Borough Council election 1987 Berwick-upon-Tweed Borough Council election 1991 Berwick-upon-Tweed Borough Council election 1995 Berwick-upon-Tweed Borough Council election 1999 Berwick-upon-Tweed Borough Council election (New ward boundaries)legislation.gov.uk - The Borough of Berwick-upon-Tweed (Electoral Changes) Order 1998. Retrieved on 4 October 2015. 2003 Berwick-upon-Tweed Borough Council election 2007 Berwick-upon-Tweed Borough Council election

Results maps

Mayoral referendum A referendum was held on 21 February 2002 on whether to have a directly elected mayor. The proposal was decisively rejected.

Support 3,617 26%

Oppose 10,212 74%

Turnout 64%

By-election results 1995-1999

1999-2003

2003-2007

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