Issue - meetings

To advise Council of the results of the Borough Council Elections in Bandley Hill, Bedwell, Chells, Longmeadow, Manor, Martins Wood, Old Town, Pin Green, Roebuck, St. Nicholas, Shephall, Symonds Green and Woodfield Wards held on 2 May 2019 together with the percentage turnouts.

Council considered a report that detailed the results of the Borough Council Elections that were held on 2 May 2019.

The Leader thanked the Returning Officer, the Local Land Charges and Electoral Services Manager and his Team for the excellent and smooth management of the Election process.

It was moved, seconded and RESOLVED that the results of the Stevenage Borough Council Elections 2019 be noted.

Council considered a report that detailed the results of the Borough Council Elections that were held on 2 May 2019.

The Leader thanked Matt Partridge (Returning Officer), Luke Fattorusso (Local Land Charges and Electoral Services Manager) and the elections team for the excellent and smooth management of the Election process. She also thanked local police officers for their reassuring presence on polling days. Councillor Taylor criticised some political activists for distributing campaign leaflets that contained inaccurate information about Council finances.

Councillor R Parker CC thanked the elections team for the efficient running of the elections. He also reiterated the criticism of the use of inaccurate information for campaign purposes and the failure by political parties to correct the inaccuracies.  

It was moved, seconded and RESOLVED that the results of the Stevenage Borough Council Elections 2019 be noted.