1999 Hinckley and Bosworth Borough Council election

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Elections to Hinckley and Bosworth Council were held on 6 May 1999 The whole council was up for election. The council stayed under no overall control. [1]

Election result

Hinckley & Bosworth Local Election Result 1999 [1]
PartySeatsGainsLossesNet gain/lossSeats %Votes %Votes+/−
  Liberal Democrats 14−241.2
  Conservative 11+632.4
  Labour 9−426.5

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References

  1. 1 2 "Hinckley & Bosworth". BBC News. Retrieved 14 August 2009.