1997 Devon County Council election

1997 Devon County Council election
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1 May 1997 (1997-05-01)
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All 79 seats to Devon County Council
40 seats needed for a majority
Turnout76.2%

The 1997 Devon County Council election was an election for all 79 seats on the council. Devon County Council was a county council that covered the majority of the ceremonial county of Devon. The elections took place concurrently with other local elections across England.

Election results

1997 Devon County Council election[1]
Party Seats Gains Losses Net gain/loss Seats % Votes % Votes +/−
  Liberal Democrats 31 38.8 Decrease3.1
  Conservative 13 34.4 Increase0.1
  Labour 4 17.8 Increase3.1
  Independent 4 5.4 Decrease1.3
  Other parties 2 2.4 Increase0.5
  Green 0 1.3 Increase0.7

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