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A temporary cabin being used as a polling station in Coventry for the council elections on 3 May 2007
A temporary cabin being used as a polling station in Coventry for the council elections on 3 May 2007

Elections to Coventry Council were held on 3 May 2007. The 2007 UK local government elections were held on 3 May, 2007. Events 1491 - Kongo monarch Nkuwu Nzinga is baptised by Portuguese missionaries adopting the baptismal name of João Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Coventry ( is a city and Metropolitan borough in the County of West Midlands in England. Events 1491 - Kongo monarch Nkuwu Nzinga is baptised by Portuguese missionaries adopting the baptismal name of João Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. One third of the council was up for election and the Conservative party held overall control of the council. The Conservative Party (officially the Conservative and Unionist Party) is a Political party in the United Kingdom.

After the election, the composition of the council was

Election result

Coventry Local Election Result 2007
Party Seats Gains Losses Net Gain/Loss Seats % Votes % Votes +/-
  Conservative 8 0 2 -2 44. The Conservative Party (officially the Conservative and Unionist Party) is a Political party in the United Kingdom. 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 The Socialist Party is a Marxist Political party active in England and Wales. 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. 44 34. 07 23,974
  Labour 10 4 0 +4 55. 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 56 38. 33 26,978
  Liberal Democrat 0 0 1 -1 0. The Liberal Democrats, often shortened to Lib Dems, are a liberal Political party in the United Kingdom, formed in 1988 by merging the 00 10. 19 7,168
  British National Party 0 0 0 0 0. The British National Party (BNP is a Far-right and whites only political party in the United Kingdom. 00 8. 53 6,002
  Green 0 0 0 0 0. The Green Party of England and Wales (GPEW (Plaid Werdd Cymru a Lloegr is the principal Green political party in England and Wales. 00 3. 07 2,159
  Independent 0 0 0 0 0. In Politics, an independent is a Politician who is not Affiliated with any Political party. 00 3. 00 2,111
  Socialist Alternative 0 0 1 -1 0. The Socialist Party is a Marxist Political party active in England and Wales. 00 2. 48 1,744
  Respect 0 0 0 0 0. Respect – The Unity Coalition is a Left wing political party in England and Wales founded on 25 January, 2004 in London. 00 0. 22 156

Ward results

Bablake ward
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Conservative Brian Kelsey 2,126 47. The Conservative Party (officially the Conservative and Unionist Party) is a Political party in the United Kingdom. 96
Labour Mal Mutton 1,147 25. 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 87
Liberal Democrat Peter Simpson 510 11. The Liberal Democrats, often shortened to Lib Dems, are a liberal Political party in the United Kingdom, formed in 1988 by merging the 50
British National Party Michele Jean Stone 401 9. The British National Party (BNP is a Far-right and whites only political party in the United Kingdom. 05
Green Gianluca Grimalda 249 5. The Green Party of England and Wales (GPEW (Plaid Werdd Cymru a Lloegr is the principal Green political party in England and Wales. 62
Majority 979 22. 08
Turnout 4,433 37. Voter turnout is the percentage of eligible voters who cast a Ballot in an Election. 70
Conservative hold Swing
Binley and Willenhall ward
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Labour Ram Lakha 1,733 46. 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 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 39
Conservative Denise Beech 1,010 27. The Conservative Party (officially the Conservative and Unionist Party) is a Political party in the United Kingdom. 03
British National Party David Clarke 561 15. The British National Party (BNP is a Far-right and whites only political party in the United Kingdom. 02
Liberal Democrat Geoffrey Brian Sewards 306 8. The Liberal Democrats, often shortened to Lib Dems, are a liberal Political party in the United Kingdom, formed in 1988 by merging the 19
Green Cathy Wattebot 126 3. The Green Party of England and Wales (GPEW (Plaid Werdd Cymru a Lloegr is the principal Green political party in England and Wales. 37
Majority 723 19. 35
Turnout 3,736 32. Voter turnout is the percentage of eligible voters who cast a Ballot in an Election. 40
Labour hold Swing
Cheylesmore ward
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Conservative Kevin John Foster 1,803 42. 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 Swing in a British political context is a single figure used as an indication of the scale of voter change between two political parties The Conservative Party (officially the Conservative and Unionist Party) is a Political party in the United Kingdom. 49
Labour Jean Jackson 1,342 31. 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 63
Liberal Democrat Terence Kenny 423 9. The Liberal Democrats, often shortened to Lib Dems, are a liberal Political party in the United Kingdom, formed in 1988 by merging the 97
British National Party Zoe Gale Hughes 350 8. The British National Party (BNP is a Far-right and whites only political party in the United Kingdom. 25
Green Bryn Tittle 325 7. The Green Party of England and Wales (GPEW (Plaid Werdd Cymru a Lloegr is the principal Green political party in England and Wales. 66
Majority 461 10. 86
Turnout 4,243 36. Voter turnout is the percentage of eligible voters who cast a Ballot in an Election. 40
Conservative hold Swing
Earlsdon ward
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Conservative Ken Taylor 2,364 48. 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 The Conservative Party (officially the Conservative and Unionist Party) is a Political party in the United Kingdom. 51
Labour Christopher Nicholas Youett 1,241 25. 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 46
Green Scott Gordon Redding 652 13. The Green Party of England and Wales (GPEW (Plaid Werdd Cymru a Lloegr is the principal Green political party in England and Wales. 38
Liberal Democrat Vincent John McKee 427 8. The Liberal Democrats, often shortened to Lib Dems, are a liberal Political party in the United Kingdom, formed in 1988 by merging the 76
British National Party Joanne Felvus-McCarron 189 3. The British National Party (BNP is a Far-right and whites only political party in the United Kingdom. 89
Majority 1,123 23. 05
Turnout 4,873 41. Voter turnout is the percentage of eligible voters who cast a Ballot in an Election. 96
Conservative hold Swing
Foleshill ward
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Labour Abdul Salam Khan 2,577 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 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 77
Conservative Mohammed Asif 1,359 30. The Conservative Party (officially the Conservative and Unionist Party) is a Political party in the United Kingdom. 46
Respect Caron McKenna 156 3. Respect – The Unity Coalition is a Left wing political party in England and Wales founded on 25 January, 2004 in London. 50
Liberal Democrat Susan Jane Johnston-Wilder 155 3. The Liberal Democrats, often shortened to Lib Dems, are a liberal Political party in the United Kingdom, formed in 1988 by merging the 48
British National Party Thomas Paul Jones 105 2. The British National Party (BNP is a Far-right and whites only political party in the United Kingdom. 35
Green Penny Walker 92 2. The Green Party of England and Wales (GPEW (Plaid Werdd Cymru a Lloegr is the principal Green political party in England and Wales. 06
Independent Andrew Murdoch 17 0. In Politics, an independent is a Politician who is not Affiliated with any Political party. 38
Majority 1,218 27. 30
Turnout 4,461 44. Voter turnout is the percentage of eligible voters who cast a Ballot in an Election. 47
Labour gain from Conservative Swing
Henley ward
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Labour Lynette Catherine Kelly 1,672 49. 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 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 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 39
Conservative Harbans Gumman 910 26. The Conservative Party (officially the Conservative and Unionist Party) is a Political party in the United Kingdom. 88
British National Party Mark Badrick 422 12. The British National Party (BNP is a Far-right and whites only political party in the United Kingdom. 47
Socialist Alternative Josie Kenny 381 11. The Socialist Party is a Marxist Political party active in England and Wales. 26
Majority 762 22. 51
Turnout 3,385 27. Voter turnout is the percentage of eligible voters who cast a Ballot in an Election. 86
Labour hold Swing
Holbrook ward
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Labour Joe Clifford 1,673 48. 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 Swing in a British political context is a single figure used as an indication of the scale of voter change between two political parties 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 66
Conservative Hazel Ann Reece 833 24. The Conservative Party (officially the Conservative and Unionist Party) is a Political party in the United Kingdom. 23
Liberal Democrat Dennis Herbert Jeffery 481 13. The Liberal Democrats, often shortened to Lib Dems, are a liberal Political party in the United Kingdom, formed in 1988 by merging the 99
British National Party Simon Bien 451 13. The British National Party (BNP is a Far-right and whites only political party in the United Kingdom. 12
Majority 840 24. 43
Turnout 3,438 29. Voter turnout is the percentage of eligible voters who cast a Ballot in an Election. 67
Labour hold Swing
Longford ward
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Labour Linda Joyce Bigham 2,073 56. 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 Swing in a British political context is a single figure used as an indication of the scale of voter change between two political parties 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 78
Conservative Val Stone 1. The Conservative Party (officially the Conservative and Unionist Party) is a Political party in the United Kingdom. 079 29. 55
British National Party Leisel Dawn Wagstaff 286 7. The British National Party (BNP is a Far-right and whites only political party in the United Kingdom. 83
Green Natalia Grana 213 5. The Green Party of England and Wales (GPEW (Plaid Werdd Cymru a Lloegr is the principal Green political party in England and Wales. 84
Majority 994 27. 23
Turnout 3,651 29. Voter turnout is the percentage of eligible voters who cast a Ballot in an Election. 23
Labour hold Swing
Lower Stoke ward
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Labour John Douglas McNicholas 1,810 46. 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 Swing in a British political context is a single figure used as an indication of the scale of voter change between two political parties 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 20
Conservative Jaswant Singh Birdi 1,060 27. The Conservative Party (officially the Conservative and Unionist Party) is a Political party in the United Kingdom. 06
Independent Christine Margaret Oddy 629 16. In Politics, an independent is a Politician who is not Affiliated with any Political party. 05
British National Party Darren Thomas 419 10. The British National Party (BNP is a Far-right and whites only political party in the United Kingdom. 69
Majority 750 19. 14
Turnout 3,918 33. Voter turnout is the percentage of eligible voters who cast a Ballot in an Election. 39
Labour hold Swing
Radford ward
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Labour Tony Skipper 1,663 51. 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 Swing in a British political context is a single figure used as an indication of the scale of voter change between two political parties 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 17
Conservative Jane Marie Williams 670 20. The Conservative Party (officially the Conservative and Unionist Party) is a Political party in the United Kingdom. 61
British National Party Tracey Whitehouse 359 11. The British National Party (BNP is a Far-right and whites only political party in the United Kingdom. 05
Liberal Democrat Peter Jonathon Johnston-Wilder 282 8. The Liberal Democrats, often shortened to Lib Dems, are a liberal Political party in the United Kingdom, formed in 1988 by merging the 68
Green Daniel Joseph Finnan 144 4. The Green Party of England and Wales (GPEW (Plaid Werdd Cymru a Lloegr is the principal Green political party in England and Wales. 43
Independent Dave Anderson 132 4. In Politics, an independent is a Politician who is not Affiliated with any Political party. 06
Majority 993 30. 55
Turnout 3,250 27. Voter turnout is the percentage of eligible voters who cast a Ballot in an Election. 64
Labour hold Swing
Sherbourne ward
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Conservative David Vincent Smith 1,197 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 Swing in a British political context is a single figure used as an indication of the scale of voter change between two political parties The Conservative Party (officially the Conservative and Unionist Party) is a Political party in the United Kingdom. 55
Labour Faye Sweet 1,175 31. 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 96
Independent Heather Rutter 416 11. In Politics, an independent is a Politician who is not Affiliated with any Political party. 31
Liberal Democrat Arthur Hugh Thomas 392 10. The Liberal Democrats, often shortened to Lib Dems, are a liberal Political party in the United Kingdom, formed in 1988 by merging the 66
British National Party Justin Baldwin 290 7. The British National Party (BNP is a Far-right and whites only political party in the United Kingdom. 89
Socialist Alternative Jason Arnold Toynbee 207 5. The Socialist Party is a Marxist Political party active in England and Wales. 63
Majority 22 0. 60
Turnout 3,677 31. Voter turnout is the percentage of eligible voters who cast a Ballot in an Election. 39
Conservative hold Swing

Heather Rutter was the former Conservative councillor for Sherbourne ward who defected to become an independent. 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 The result of Conservative hold is a comparison to when this seat was last contested.

St Michael's ward
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Labour Jim O'Boyle 1,240 43. 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 43
Socialist Alternative Lindsay Margaret Currie 1,156 40. The Socialist Party is a Marxist Political party active in England and Wales. 49
Conservative Roger Bailey 459 16. The Conservative Party (officially the Conservative and Unionist Party) is a Political party in the United Kingdom. 08
Majority 84 2. 94
Turnout 2,855 25. Voter turnout is the percentage of eligible voters who cast a Ballot in an Election. 57
Labour gain from Socialist Alternative Swing
Upper Stoke ward
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Labour Raja Mohammed Asif 1,620 38. 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 The Socialist Party is a Marxist Political party active in England and Wales. Swing in a British political context is a single figure used as an indication of the scale of voter change between two political parties 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 05
Liberal Democrat Russell David Field 1,617 37. The Liberal Democrats, often shortened to Lib Dems, are a liberal Political party in the United Kingdom, formed in 1988 by merging the 98
Conservative Brinder Kaur Seni 521 12. The Conservative Party (officially the Conservative and Unionist Party) is a Political party in the United Kingdom. 24
British National Party Robert James Gillon 291 6. The British National Party (BNP is a Far-right and whites only political party in the United Kingdom. 84
Independent Jack Gould 208 4. In Politics, an independent is a Politician who is not Affiliated with any Political party. 30
Independent Jack Clement Kybird 25 0. In Politics, an independent is a Politician who is not Affiliated with any Political party. 59
Majority 3 0. 07
Turnout 4,257 35. Voter turnout is the percentage of eligible voters who cast a Ballot in an Election. 60
Labour gain from Liberal Democrat Swing
Wainbody ward
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Conservative Tim Sawdon 2,324 55. 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 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 The Conservative Party (officially the Conservative and Unionist Party) is a Political party in the United Kingdom. 51
Labour Joe Ijoma 981 23. 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 43
Liberal Democrat Napier Penlington 524 12. The Liberal Democrats, often shortened to Lib Dems, are a liberal Political party in the United Kingdom, formed in 1988 by merging the 51
Green Emma Biermann 358 8. The Green Party of England and Wales (GPEW (Plaid Werdd Cymru a Lloegr is the principal Green political party in England and Wales. 55
Majority 1,343 32. 08
Turnout 4,187 35. Voter turnout is the percentage of eligible voters who cast a Ballot in an Election. 30
Conservative hold Swing
Westwood ward
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Conservative Nigel Charles Lee 1,426 38. 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 The Conservative Party (officially the Conservative and Unionist Party) is a Political party in the United Kingdom. 10
Labour Peter Lacy 1,326 35. 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 43
British National Party Davied Edward Clarke 456 12. The British National Party (BNP is a Far-right and whites only political party in the United Kingdom. 18
Liberal Democrat Jacqueline Bridget Basu 374 9. The Liberal Democrats, often shortened to Lib Dems, are a liberal Political party in the United Kingdom, formed in 1988 by merging the 99
Independent Judi Lawson 161 4. In Politics, an independent is a Politician who is not Affiliated with any Political party. 30
Majority 100 2. 67
Turnout 3,743 32. Voter turnout is the percentage of eligible voters who cast a Ballot in an Election. 20
Conservative hold Swing
Whoberley ward
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Conservative Kenneth Henry Charley 1,370 35. 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 The Conservative Party (officially the Conservative and Unionist Party) is a Political party in the United Kingdom. 14
Labour David Stuart Welsh 1,243 31. 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 88
Liberal Democrat Brian Rees Lewis 604 15. The Liberal Democrats, often shortened to Lib Dems, are a liberal Political party in the United Kingdom, formed in 1988 by merging the 49
Independent Bill Brennan 384 9. In Politics, an independent is a Politician who is not Affiliated with any Political party. 85
British National Party Stephen John Pittaway 298 7. The British National Party (BNP is a Far-right and whites only political party in the United Kingdom. 64
Majority 127 3. 26
Turnout 3,899 34. Voter turnout is the percentage of eligible voters who cast a Ballot in an Election. 13
Conservative hold Swing
Woodlands ward
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Conservative Christian Michael Cliffe 2,055 47. 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 The Conservative Party (officially the Conservative and Unionist Party) is a Political party in the United Kingdom. 34
Labour Bilal Akhtar 877 20. 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 20
Liberal Democrat Stephen Howarth 719 16. The Liberal Democrats, often shortened to Lib Dems, are a liberal Political party in the United Kingdom, formed in 1988 by merging the 56
British National Party Julie Margaret Allen 690 15. The British National Party (BNP is a Far-right and whites only political party in the United Kingdom. 90
Majority 1,178 27. 14
Turnout 4,341 35. Voter turnout is the percentage of eligible voters who cast a Ballot in an Election. 91
Conservative hold Swing
Wyken ward
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Labour Hazel Jean Sweet 1,585 39. 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 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 39
Conservative Allan Robert Andrews 1,408 34. The Conservative Party (officially the Conservative and Unionist Party) is a Political party in the United Kingdom. 99
British National Party Steven Turner 434 10. The British National Party (BNP is a Far-right and whites only political party in the United Kingdom. 78
Liberal Democrat Sarah Jane McKenzie-Gill 354 8. The Liberal Democrats, often shortened to Lib Dems, are a liberal Political party in the United Kingdom, formed in 1988 by merging the 80
Independent Mick Noonan 164 4. In Politics, an independent is a Politician who is not Affiliated with any Political party. 08
Independent Adrian Roll 79 1. In Politics, an independent is a Politician who is not Affiliated with any Political party. 96
Majority 177 4. 40
Turnout 4,024 33. Voter turnout is the percentage of eligible voters who cast a Ballot in an Election. 81
Labour gain from Conservative Swing


Preceded by
Coventry Council election, 2006
Coventry local elections Succeeded by
Coventry Council election, 2008

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