Castle Morpeth Borough Council elections were generally held every four years between the council's creation in 1974 and its abolition in 2009. Castle Morpeth 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 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, the council was under no overall control, with no party ever winning a majority of the seats. (Put "Castle Morpeth" in search box to see specific results.)
Party in controlYears 1974–2009
Council elections 1973 Castle Morpeth Borough Council election 1976 Castle Morpeth Borough Council election (New ward boundaries)The Borough of Castle Morpeth (Electoral Arrangements) Order 1975 1979 Castle Morpeth Borough Council election 1983 Castle Morpeth Borough Council election 1987 Castle Morpeth Borough Council election (Borough boundary changes took place but the number of seats remained the same)The Castle Morpeth and Tynedale (District Boundaries) Order 1985 1991 Castle Morpeth Borough Council election 1995 Castle Morpeth Borough Council election (Borough boundary changes took place but the number of seats remained the same)legislation.gov.uk - The Durham, Northumberland and Tyne and Wear (County and District Boundaries) Order 1992. Retrieved on 5 November 2015.legislation.gov.uk - The Northumberland and Tyne and Wear (County and District Boundaries) Order 1992. Retrieved on 5 November 2015. 1999 Castle Morpeth Borough Council election (New ward boundaries)legislation.gov.uk - The Borough of Castle Morpeth (Electoral Changes) Order 1998. Retrieved on 4 October 2015. 2003 Castle Morpeth Borough Council election 2007 Castle Morpeth Borough Council election (New ward boundaries)legislation.gov.uk - The Borough of Castle Morpeth (Electoral Changes) Order 2007. Retrieved on 3 November 2015.
Results maps
By-election results 1995-1999
1999-2003
2003-2007
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