Tyne and Wear County Council was the

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of the metropolitan county of

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in northeast England. It came into its powers on 1 April 1974 and was abolished on 1 April 1986. The county council was based at Sandyford House in

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. It was replaced with five unitary authorities: Metropolitan Borough of Gateshead,

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and Sunderland City Council.

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 1986 was always held by the Labour Party:

Leadership

Throughout the council's existence the

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was Michael Campbell.

Council elections

* 1973 Tyne and Wear County Council election * 1977 Tyne and Wear County Council election * 1981 Tyne and Wear County Council election

References

Former county councils of England History of Tyne and Wear 1974 establishments in England 1986 disestablishments in England

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