Political Makeup
Elections are usually by thirds, in three of every four years. 2004 saw new boundaries and a reduction in the number of councillors from 99 to 90, so all seats were contested.
In March 2007, Labour gained a seat from the Liberal Democrats in a by-election in Speke Garston ward. In the May 2007 council elections, the Liberal Democrats lost 4 seats to Labour, leaving the council make-up as Liberal Democrats 51, Labour 35, Liberals 3 and Greens 1.
Labour then won a second by-election in Warbreck ward in September 2007.
In May 2010, the Labour Party, led by Joe Anderson, gained control of the council for the first time in 12 years. In May 2011, Labour increased their majority on the Council making 11 gains.
The May 2012 elections resulted in Labour winning 27 seats, Liberal Democrat winning 1, The Green Party and Liberals on 1 each respectively.
| Year | Labour | Lib Dems | Liberal | Green | Others | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 73 | 11 | 3 | 2 | 1 | ||||
| 2011 | 62 | 22 | 3 | 2 | 1 | ||||
| 2010 | 51 | 33 | 3 | 2 | 1 | ||||
| 2008 | 39 | 46 | 3 | 2 | 0 | ||||
| 2007 | 33 | 53 | 3 | 1 | 0 | ||||
| 2006 | 30 | 57 | 3 | 0 | - | ||||
| 2004 | 27 | 60 | 3 | 0 | - | ||||
| 2003 | 31 | 63 | 3 | 0 | 2 | ||||
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