Today, 1995 Scottish local elections is a topic of great importance and interest to many people around the world. From its origins to its relevance today, 1995 Scottish local elections has captured the attention of academics, professionals and hobbyists alike. With a rich and complex history, 1995 Scottish local elections has influenced both cultural and social aspects, and its impact continues to be the subject of debate and study in various disciplines. In this article, we will explore the importance of 1995 Scottish local elections and its relevance in our current society, as well as the challenges and opportunities it represents for the future.
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1,155 seats to 29 mainland Scottish councils | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Colours denote the winning party with outright control | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Colours denote the largest party in council | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Colours denote the winning party in each ward |
Local elections were held in Scotland on 6 April 1995, as part of the Local Government etc. (Scotland) Act 1994. The elections were held for the 29 new mainland unitary authorities created under the act, which replaced the nine former regions established in 1975. The three island areas (Orkney, Shetland and the Western Isles) were retained from the previous system. These areas did not take part in the 1995 election, having held local elections on 5 May 1994.
Parties | Votes | Votes % | Councillors | |
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Labour | 742,557 | 43.57 | 613 | |
SNP | 444,918 | 26.11 | 181 | |
Conservative | 196,109 | 11.51 | 82 | |
Liberal Democrats | 166,141 | 9.79 | 121 | |
Independent | 130,642 | 7.67 | 151 | |
Other | 23,781 | 1.36 | 7 | |
Total | 1,702,148 | 1,155 |