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.
Byers to examine new voting methods
News Article 1 May 2002
The government will look closely at introducing new initiatives to lift voter turnout at the next general election following a series of pilots being used in tomorrow's local elections.
Local elections are 'a referendum on crime' says Letwin
News Article 1 May 2002
Almost all of the local councils in the elections on Thursday are facing soaring levels of serious crime, the Conservatives have said.
