2022 Colchester Borough Council election
The 2022 Colchester Borough Council election took place on 5 May 2022. Eighteen members of the council were elected: one from 16 of the 17 wards, and two councillors from New Town & Christ Church ward, following the death of incumbent councillor Nick Cope, elected in 2019 and due to serve until 2023.
At the election, the Conservative–Independent coalition lost control of the council, with the Conservatives losing seats to the Liberal Democrats and the Green Party. Paul Dundas, the leader of the council, lost his seat in Stanway to challenger Tracey Arnold.
Labour gained one seat from the Liberal Democrats and won the vacated Independent seat in Highwoods, giving them their largest share of representation on the council since the 1990s.
Background
Following the results of the previous election, the ruling "Progressive Alliance" coalition lost control of the council after the Independents decided to form an administration with the Conservatives, giving them a majority of one seat over the opposition parties.Aftermath
On 17 May 2022, it was announced that a three-party administration between the Liberal Democrats, Labour and the Green Party would be formed to run the council throughout the 2022-2023 term. This gave the new administration a majority of 12 seats over the now-opposition Conservatives.David King was elected Leader of the Council, with Adam Fox elected as the Deputy Leader.
Cabinet composition
Following coalition negotiations, a cabinet was formed that consisted of four Liberal Democrats, three Labour, and one Green Party member.Ward results
The Statement of Persons Nominated was released on 5 April 2022, detailing the candidates who will be standing in each of the wards. The results of the borough council election were announced on 6 May 2022.''Incumbents are listed with an asterisk *''