Newcastle City Council election, 2014

Newcastle City Council Elections, 2014

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First party Second party Third party   Leader Nick Forbes Anita Lower Party Labour Liberal Democrat Independent Leader's seat Westgate Castle Last election 51 26 1 Popular vote 32,129 15,068 1,343 Councillors 52 24 2 Councillors +/– 1 2 1   Fourth party Fifth party Sixth party   Party UKIP Conservative Green Last election 0 0 0 Seats won 0 0 0 Popular vote 9,231 6,985 2,055 Councillors 0 0 0 Councillors +/– ±0 ±0 ±0

The 2014 Newcastle City Council election took place on 22 May 2014 to elect members of Newcastle City Council in England. This was on the same day as other local elections.

The election saw the governing Labour party gain a net extra seat in the council chambers, gaining the wards of Denton and South Jesmond. An Independent councillor was also elected in Westerhope, with Bill Corbett winning with a 451 majority over the Labour Party.

The Conservatives improved their performance from previous years, coming second in wards where they were previously third. The election also saw UKIP field candidates around the city. The party came second in wards including Byker and Lemington.

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