Click the image below to see a full-size version of LGC’s council control map 2016.
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LGC’s council control map shows the political makeup of councils following the elections on 5 May 2016.
Our full election coverage is available here. For Rallings & Thrasher’s in-depth election analysis, click here.
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The council control map is supported by Grant Thornton. To contact the company, see below:
Paul Dossett, Head of Local Government, paul.dossett@uk.gt.com, 07919 025198
Guy Clifton, Head of Local Government Advisory, guy.clifton@uk.gt.com, 07771 974285
Barrie Morris, Head of Local Government - Wales, barrie.morris@uk.gt.com, 07771 976684
Mike Thomas, Local Government Director - England, mike.thomas@uk.gt.com, 07880 456173
Joanne Brown, Local Government Director - Scotland, joanne.e.brown@uk.gt.com, 07966 971604
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