Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council
Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council | |
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Type | |
Type | |
Leadership | |
Leader of the Council | |
Mayor | |
Structure | |
Seats | 51 councillors |
Political groups |
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Length of term | 4 years |
Elections | |
First-past-the-post | |
Last election | 5 May 2016 |
Next election | 3 May 2018 |
Motto | |
Arte et Labore | |
Website | |
www |
Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council is the local authority of Blackburn with Darwen. It is a unitary authority, having the powers of a non-metropolitan county and district council combined.
Political control
Since 1997 political control of the council has been held by the following parties:[2]
Party in control | Years |
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Labour | 1997–2007 |
No overall control | 2007–2011 |
Labour | 2011–present |
References
- ↑ https://www.blackburn.gov.uk/
- ↑ "Blackburn With Darwen". BBC News Online. 19 April 2008. Retrieved 5 February 2010.
Awards and achievements | ||
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Preceded by Hammersmith and Fulham |
LGC Council of the Year 2011 |
Succeeded by Southend-on-Sea |
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