Chelmsford Council is elected every four years. History The current district was formed on April 1, 1974 from the borough of Chelmsford and most of the Chelmsford Rural District.
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Political control
No overall control 1973 - 1976
Conservative 1976 - 1983
SDP-Liberal Alliance 1983 - 1988
Liberal Democrat 1988 - 1991
Conservative 1991 - 1995
Liberal Democrat 1995 - 1999
No overall control 1999 - 2003
Conservative 2003 - present
Council elections
Chelmsford Council election, 1999
Chelmsford Council election, 2003
Chelmsford Council election, 2007
By-election results
| Old Moulsham By-Election 16 September 1999 | |||||
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| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
| Conservative | 529 | 34. Within the context of Local councils of the United Kingdom the term No Overall Control (abbreviated to NOC refers to a situation in which no single party achieves The Conservative Party (officially the Conservative and Unionist Party) is a Political party in the United Kingdom. The SDP-Liberal Alliance was an electoral alliance of the Social Democratic Party (SDP and the Liberal Party in the United Kingdom that operated The Liberal Democrats, often shortened to Lib Dems, are a liberal Political party in the United Kingdom, formed in 1988 by merging the The Conservative Party (officially the Conservative and Unionist Party) is a Political party in the United Kingdom. The Liberal Democrats, often shortened to Lib Dems, are a liberal Political party in the United Kingdom, formed in 1988 by merging the Within the context of Local councils of the United Kingdom the term No Overall Control (abbreviated to NOC refers to a situation in which no single party achieves The Conservative Party (officially the Conservative and Unionist Party) is a Political party in the United Kingdom. Events 1400 - Owain Glyndŵr is declared Prince of Wales by his followers Year 1999 ( MCMXCIX) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display full 1999 Gregorian calendar) The Conservative Party (officially the Conservative and Unionist Party) is a Political party in the United Kingdom. 4 | +3. 6 | ||
| Labour | 494 | 32. The Labour Party is a Political party in the United Kingdom. Founded at the start of the 20th century it has been since the 1920s the principal party of the 1 | +7. 1 | ||
| Liberal Democrat | 476 | 30. The Liberal Democrats, often shortened to Lib Dems, are a liberal Political party in the United Kingdom, formed in 1988 by merging the 9 | -13. 3 | ||
| Green | 41 | 2. The Green Party of England and Wales (GPEW (Plaid Werdd Cymru a Lloegr is the principal Green political party in England and Wales. 7 | +2. 7 | ||
| Majority | 35 | 2. 3 | |||
| Turnout | 1,540 | 25. Voter turnout is the percentage of eligible voters who cast a Ballot in an Election. 1 | |||
| Conservative gain from Liberal Democrat | Swing | ||||
| Boreham By-Election 6 July 2000 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
| Conservative | 637 | 56. The Conservative Party (officially the Conservative and Unionist Party) is a Political party in the United Kingdom. The Liberal Democrats, often shortened to Lib Dems, are a liberal Political party in the United Kingdom, formed in 1988 by merging the Swing in a British political context is a single figure used as an indication of the scale of voter change between two political parties Events 1044 - The Battle of Ménfő takes place 1189 - Richard the Lionheart is crowned King of England 2000 ( MM) was a Leap year that started on Saturday of the Common Era, in accordance with the Gregorian calendar. The Conservative Party (officially the Conservative and Unionist Party) is a Political party in the United Kingdom. 6 | +32. 5 | ||
| Liberal Democrat | 315 | 28. The Liberal Democrats, often shortened to Lib Dems, are a liberal Political party in the United Kingdom, formed in 1988 by merging the 0 | -30. 2 | ||
| Labour | 78 | 6. The Labour Party is a Political party in the United Kingdom. Founded at the start of the 20th century it has been since the 1920s the principal party of the 9 | -4. 7 | ||
| New Britain | 50 | 4. 4 | +4. 4 | ||
| Green | 46 | 4. The Green Party of England and Wales (GPEW (Plaid Werdd Cymru a Lloegr is the principal Green political party in England and Wales. 1 | -2. 1 | ||
| Majority | 322 | 28. 6 | |||
| Turnout | 1,126 | 42. Voter turnout is the percentage of eligible voters who cast a Ballot in an Election. 5 | |||
| Conservative gain from Liberal Democrat | Swing | ||||
| Woodham Ferrers and Bicknacre By-Election 2 May 2002 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
| Conservative | 546 | 52. The Conservative Party (officially the Conservative and Unionist Party) is a Political party in the United Kingdom. The Liberal Democrats, often shortened to Lib Dems, are a liberal Political party in the United Kingdom, formed in 1988 by merging the Swing in a British political context is a single figure used as an indication of the scale of voter change between two political parties Events 1194 - King Richard I of England gives Portsmouth its first Royal Charter. See also 2002 (disambiguation Year 2002 ( MMII) was a Common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. The Conservative Party (officially the Conservative and Unionist Party) is a Political party in the United Kingdom. 0 | -9. 3 | ||
| Liberal Democrat | 438 | 41. The Liberal Democrats, often shortened to Lib Dems, are a liberal Political party in the United Kingdom, formed in 1988 by merging the 7 | +17. 4 | ||
| Labour | 67 | 6. The Labour Party is a Political party in the United Kingdom. Founded at the start of the 20th century it has been since the 1920s the principal party of the 4 | +0. 0 | ||
| Majority | 108 | 10. 3 | |||
| Turnout | 1,051 | 45. Voter turnout is the percentage of eligible voters who cast a Ballot in an Election. 5 | |||
| Conservative hold | Swing | ||||
| Little Baddow, Danbury and Sandon By-Election 11 November 2004 | |||||
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| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
| Conservative | Robert Shepherd | 940 | 57. The Conservative Party (officially the Conservative and Unionist Party) is a Political party in the United Kingdom. Swing in a British political context is a single figure used as an indication of the scale of voter change between two political parties Events 308 - The Congress of Carnuntum: Attempting to keep peace within the Roman Empire, the leaders of the Tetrarchy declare "MMIV" redirects here For the Modest Mouse album see " Baron von Bullshit Rides Again " The Conservative Party (officially the Conservative and Unionist Party) is a Political party in the United Kingdom. 7 | -2. 4 | |
| Liberal Democrat | David Whiteing | 445 | 27. The Liberal Democrats, often shortened to Lib Dems, are a liberal Political party in the United Kingdom, formed in 1988 by merging the 3 | +9. 9 | |
| UK Independence | Jesse Pryke | 94 | 5. The United Kingdom Independence Party (commonly known as UKIP, ˈjuːkɪp 8 | +5. 8 | |
| Green | Colin Budgey | 91 | 5. The Green Party of England and Wales (GPEW (Plaid Werdd Cymru a Lloegr is the principal Green political party in England and Wales. 6 | -10. 1 | |
| Labour | Joanna Grindrod | 60 | 3. The Labour Party is a Political party in the United Kingdom. Founded at the start of the 20th century it has been since the 1920s the principal party of the 7 | -3. 1 | |
| Majority | 495 | 30. 4 | |||
| Turnout | 1,630 | 25. Voter turnout is the percentage of eligible voters who cast a Ballot in an Election. 4 | |||
| Conservative hold | Swing | ||||
| South Woodham, Ferrer Elmwood & Woodville By-Election 5 May 2005 | |||||
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| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
| Conservative | Adrian Wilkins | 1,987 | 53. The Conservative Party (officially the Conservative and Unionist Party) is a Political party in the United Kingdom. Swing in a British political context is a single figure used as an indication of the scale of voter change between two political parties Events 553 - The Second Council of Constantinople begins 1215 - Rebel Barons renounce their allegiance to King John Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. The Conservative Party (officially the Conservative and Unionist Party) is a Political party in the United Kingdom. 4 | +7. 1 | |
| Liberal Democrat | Jenifer Goldfinch | 938 | 25. The Liberal Democrats, often shortened to Lib Dems, are a liberal Political party in the United Kingdom, formed in 1988 by merging the 3 | +3. 3 | |
| Independent | Ian Roberts | 793 | 21. In Politics, an independent is a Politician who is not Affiliated with any Political party. 3 | +0. 6 | |
| Majority | 1,049 | 28. 1 | |||
| Turnout | 3,718 | 60. Voter turnout is the percentage of eligible voters who cast a Ballot in an Election. 2 | |||
| Conservative hold | Swing | ||||
| Trinity By-Election 5 May 2005 | |||||
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| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
| Liberal Democrat | Martin Bracken | 1,111 | 40. The Conservative Party (officially the Conservative and Unionist Party) is a Political party in the United Kingdom. Swing in a British political context is a single figure used as an indication of the scale of voter change between two political parties Events 553 - The Second Council of Constantinople begins 1215 - Rebel Barons renounce their allegiance to King John Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. The Liberal Democrats, often shortened to Lib Dems, are a liberal Political party in the United Kingdom, formed in 1988 by merging the 3 | -7. 8 | |
| Conservative | Paul Hutchinson | 1,101 | 40. The Conservative Party (officially the Conservative and Unionist Party) is a Political party in the United Kingdom. 0 | -0. 6 | |
| Labour | Patrick Baldwin | 542 | 19. The Labour Party is a Political party in the United Kingdom. Founded at the start of the 20th century it has been since the 1920s the principal party of the 7 | +0. 0 | |
| Majority | 10 | 0. 3 | |||
| Turnout | 2,754 | 64. Voter turnout is the percentage of eligible voters who cast a Ballot in an Election. 0 | |||
| Liberal Democrat hold | Swing | ||||
| The Lawns By-Election 15 September 2005 | |||||
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| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
| Liberal Democrat | Robin Stevens | 1,130 | 65. The Liberal Democrats, often shortened to Lib Dems, are a liberal Political party in the United Kingdom, formed in 1988 by merging the Swing in a British political context is a single figure used as an indication of the scale of voter change between two political parties Events 668 - Eastern Roman Emperor Constans II is assassinated in his bath at Syracuse Italy. Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. The Liberal Democrats, often shortened to Lib Dems, are a liberal Political party in the United Kingdom, formed in 1988 by merging the 3 | +20. 0 | |
| Conservative | Pamela Joughin | 540 | 31. The Conservative Party (officially the Conservative and Unionist Party) is a Political party in the United Kingdom. 2 | -13. 6 | |
| Labour | Alan Scott | 40 | 2. The Labour Party is a Political party in the United Kingdom. Founded at the start of the 20th century it has been since the 1920s the principal party of the 3 | -3. 9 | |
| UK Independence | Charles Cole | 20 | 1. The United Kingdom Independence Party (commonly known as UKIP, ˈjuːkɪp 1 | +1. 1 | |
| Majority | 590 | 34. 1 | |||
| Turnout | 1,730 | 40. Voter turnout is the percentage of eligible voters who cast a Ballot in an Election. 4 | |||
| Liberal Democrat hold | Swing | ||||
| Bicknacre & East & West Hanningfield 23 February 2006 | |||||
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| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
| Conservative | Michael Harris | 736 | 77. The Liberal Democrats, often shortened to Lib Dems, are a liberal Political party in the United Kingdom, formed in 1988 by merging the Swing in a British political context is a single figure used as an indication of the scale of voter change between two political parties Events 1455 - Traditional date for the publication of the Gutenberg Bible, the first Western Book printed from Movable Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. The Conservative Party (officially the Conservative and Unionist Party) is a Political party in the United Kingdom. 0 | +33. 5 | |
| Liberal Democrat | David Whiteing | 151 | 15. The Liberal Democrats, often shortened to Lib Dems, are a liberal Political party in the United Kingdom, formed in 1988 by merging the 7 | +3. 9 | |
| Labour | John Knott | 70 | 7. The Labour Party is a Political party in the United Kingdom. Founded at the start of the 20th century it has been since the 1920s the principal party of the 3 | +1. 4 | |
| Majority | 585 | 61. 3 | |||
| Turnout | 957 | 23. Voter turnout is the percentage of eligible voters who cast a Ballot in an Election. 7 | |||
| Conservative hold | Swing | ||||
| Broomfield and The Walthams By-Election 11 September 2007 | |||||
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| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
| Liberal Democrat | Malcolm Taylor | 1,198 | 56. The Conservative Party (officially the Conservative and Unionist Party) is a Political party in the United Kingdom. Swing in a British political context is a single figure used as an indication of the scale of voter change between two political parties Events 9 - The Battle of the Teutoburg Forest ends 506 - The Bishops of Visigothic Gaul Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. The Liberal Democrats, often shortened to Lib Dems, are a liberal Political party in the United Kingdom, formed in 1988 by merging the 3 | +38. 1 | |
| Conservative | Mike Steel | 742 | 34. The Conservative Party (officially the Conservative and Unionist Party) is a Political party in the United Kingdom. 9 | -20. 8 | |
| Labour | Jim Webb | 76 | 3. The Labour Party is a Political party in the United Kingdom. Founded at the start of the 20th century it has been since the 1920s the principal party of the 6 | -4. 2 | |
| UK Independence | Charles Cole | 57 | 2. The United Kingdom Independence Party (commonly known as UKIP, ˈjuːkɪp 7 | -5. 7 | |
| Green | Reza Hossain | 53 | 2. The Green Party of England and Wales (GPEW (Plaid Werdd Cymru a Lloegr is the principal Green political party in England and Wales. 5 | -7. 4 | |
| Majority | 456 | 21. 4 | |||
| Turnout | 2,126 | 35. Voter turnout is the percentage of eligible voters who cast a Ballot in an Election. 0 | |||
| Liberal Democrat gain from Conservative | Swing | ||||
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