Castle Morpeth Borough Council elections


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.

Council elections

  • 1973 Castle Morpeth Borough Council election
  • 1976 Castle Morpeth Borough Council election
  • 1979 Castle Morpeth Borough Council election
  • 1983 Castle Morpeth Borough Council election
  • 1987 Castle Morpeth Borough Council election
  • 1991 Castle Morpeth Borough Council election
  • 1995 Castle Morpeth Borough Council election
  • 1999 Castle Morpeth Borough Council election
  • 2003 Castle Morpeth Borough Council election
  • 2007 Castle Morpeth Borough Council election