'Robocop' back on the beat
Press Review 31 December 2002
Labour lose out in mayoral polls
Press Review 18 October 2002
New mayoral challenge for Labour
News Article 17 October 2002
Four English towns go to the polls to elect US-style mayors today.
Ministers blow cold on mayoral polls
Press Review 24 May 2002
Turnout lifts but election changes little
Press Review 3 May 2002
'Robocop' wins in Middlesbrough
News Article 3 May 2002
The new mayor of Middlesbrough is controversial former police officer "Robocop" Ray Mallon.
Big three parties fail to be local heroes
News Article 3 May 2002
Britain's local elections brought mixed results for the three main political parties.
Postal ballots triumph
News Article 3 May 2002
The trials of postal voting have been hailed a success, after turnout increased by 28 per cent.
Kennedy welcomes Lib Dem advances
News Article 3 May 2002
Despite losing control of some key councils the Liberal Democrats have hailed their "great victories".
Hartlepool elects monkey
News Article 3 May 2002
A man in a monkey suit has been elected mayor in Peter Mandelson's Hartlepool backyard.
Conservatives make modest gains
News Article 3 May 2002
Thursday's elections saw modest gains for the Conservatives.
BNP makes gains in Burnley
News Article 3 May 2002
The far-right British National Party has taken three council seats in Burnley.
BNP triumphs in night of mixed fortunes for big three
News Article 3 May 2002
Thursday's local elections delivered mixed results for all three main parties, but were overshadowed by three victories for the BNP.
Local elections get underway
News Article 2 May 2002
Voters in English towns and cities go to the polls today in local elections involving nearly 18,000 candidates.
Kennedy blasts rivals over racism campaign
News Article 1 May 2002
Charles Kennedy has blasted Labour and the Conservatives for focusing on racism in the local election campaigns.
