Scarborough Borough Council elections


Scarborough Borough Council in North Yorkshire, England was established in 1974 and abolished in 2023. It was elected once every four years.

Political control

The first election to the council was held in 1973, initially operating as a shadow authority alongside the outgoing authorities until it came into its powers on 1 April 1974. Political control from 1974 until its abolition in 2023 was as follows:

Leadership

The role of mayor was largely ceremonial. Political leadership was provided by the leader of the council. The leaders of the council from 1974 until the council's abolition in 2023 were:

Council elections