Bridgnorth District Council elections

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Bridgnorth District Council in southern Shropshire was elected every four years, prior to its abolition in 2009 when Shropshire County Council assumed unitary authority status. The final election was held in 2007.

Political control

Independent 1973 - 2003

No overall control 2003 - 2009

Council elections

By-election results

Harrington By-Election 31 July 1997
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Liberal Democrat 126 51.9 +5.0
Conservative 117 48.2 +48.2
Majority 9 3.7
Turnout 243 21.4
Liberal Democrat gain from Independent Swing
Sheriffhales By-Election 20 June 2002
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Conservative 171 60.4 +60.4
Independent 112 39.6 -16.6
Majority 59 20.8
Turnout 283 14.0
Conservative gain from Independent Swing
Ditton Priors By-Election 14 July 2005
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Conservative 295 62.5 +11.9
Liberal Democrat 177 37.5 +37.5
Majority 118 25.0
Turnout 472 36.0
Conservative hold Swing