Easington District Council elections were generally held every four years between the council's creation in 1974 and its abolition in 2009. Easington was a

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in County Durham,

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. On 1 April 2009 the council's functions passed to Durham County Council, which became a

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Political control

The first election to the council was held in 1973, initially operating as a shadow authority before coming into its powers on 1 April 1974. Political control of the council from 1973 until its abolition in 2009 was held by the following parties:

Leadership

The last

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was:

Council elections

By-election results

The following is an incomplete list of by-elections to Easington District Council.

2003-2007

Notes

References

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