Elections to

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took place on 5 May 2016, the same day as other

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. The council is elected in thirds, which means one councillor from each three-member ward and selected councillors from a number of two-member wards are elected each year, followed by one year free from any elections to ensure all councillors serve a full term. Due to the "in thirds" system, the 2016 election results below are directly compared with the corresponding elections in

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, with the change in vote share calculated on this basis.

Summary

Council Composition

Prior to the election, the composition of the council was: After the election, the composition was:

Ward results

Ashton

Brookfield

Cadley

Deepdale

Fishwick

Garrison

Greyfriars

Ingol

Larches

Lea

Rural East

Rural North

Ribbleton

Riversway

Sharoe Green

St George's

There was no election in St George's ward because of an uncontested poll.Labour candidate wins St Georges ward after NO ONE stands against him
Blog Preston

St Matthew's

Town Centre

Tulketh

External links

Local Elections 2016
Preston City Council

References

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2016 2010s in Lancashire