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Encyclopedia > Chester City Council
Chester City Council
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Administration Alliance
Leader Paul Roberts
Political Party Alliance (Lib Dem and Labour)
Predecessor David Evans
Leader of Opposition Margaret Parker

Chester City Council is the second level of local government for residents of Chester and the surrounding suburban and rural areas which comprise the City of Chester. For the larger local government district, see City of Chester. ... Chester is a local government district in Cheshire, North West England, with the status of a city. ...

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Administration

The Chester City Council is run by a Labour-Lib-Dem coalition, with the Conservative Party being a major opposition, and the biggest party by far. The Labour Party has been, since its founding in the early 20th century, the principal political party of the left in the United Kingdom. ... Liberal democracy is a form of representative democracy where elected representatives that hold the decision power are moderated by a constitution that emphasizes protecting individual liberties and the rights of minorities in society, such as freedom of speech and assembly, freedom of religion, the right to private property and privacy... The Conservative Party (officially the Conservative & Unionist Party) is currently the second largest political party in the United Kingdom in terms of sitting Members of Parliament (MPs), and the largest in terms of public membership. ...

Political Party Seats Leader
Conservative 26
Notionally 27		 Margaret Parker
Liberal Democrat 18 Paul Roberts
Labour 14 John Price MBE
Independent
Councillors		 1 1. Douglas Haynes
Vacant' 1 (Christleton)

Positions of Honour

Post Councillor Party
Lord Mayor Sandra Rudd Labour
Sheriff David Hughes Labour
Deputy Lord Mayor John Moore Liberal Democrat

Cabinet

Coalition Government[1]

Cabinet Posts
Name Portfolio
Paul Roberts Community Leadership
Council Leader
John Price Technology
Council Deputy Leader
Bob Rudd Community Safety
Ann Farrell Culture
James Latham Development
Reggie Jones Economy
Rob Jordan Environment
Mia Jones Health
Marie Nelson People and Performance
Colin Bain Resources

Conservative Opposition

Shadow Cabinet Posts
Name Portfolio
Margaret Parker Community Leadership
Opposition Leader
Stephen Mosley Technology
Opposition Deputy Leader
Caroline Mosley Community Safety
Eric Plenderleath Culture
Mike Jones Development
Richard Short Economy
Neil Ritchie Environment
Eleanor Johnson Health
Brian Bailey People and Performance
Ed Jonas Resources

Council Seats

The council has 60 seats, which are contested in groups of 20 in three out of every four years. The last election took place in 2006 the next is sheduled for 3rd May, 2007. Stephen James Mosley is a City Councillor on Chester City Council, representing Handbridge & St Marys ward, and a County Councillor on Cheshire County Council, representing Overleigh Division, in Chester, England. ... 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... May 3 is the 123rd day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (124th in leap years). ... 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD (or CE) era. ...

Councillors

See also a list by ward at: List of Chester City Councillors // Eleanor Johnson (Conservative) John Price MBE (Labour) - Council Deputy Leader and Father of the Chamber Judith Stainthorp (Labour) Norman Stainthorp (Labour) Reggie Jones (Labour) Ethel Price (Labour) Marie Nelson (Labour) Bob Rudd (Labour) Susan Atkinson (Labour) Ann Farrell (Liberal Democrat) Jim Latham (Liberal Democrat) John Boughton (Conservative) Brian Bailey (Conservative...


They will be seeking re-election in 2007, 2008 or 2010. The council is made up of 26 Conservatives, 18 Liberal Democrats, 14 Labour and 1 Independent, along with one former Conservative vacancy. The Conservative Party (officially the Conservative & Unionist Party) is currently the second largest political party in the United Kingdom in terms of sitting Members of Parliament (MPs), and the largest in terms of public membership. ... The Liberal Democrats, often shortened to Lib Dems, are a liberal political party based in the United Kingdom. ... The Labour Party has been, since its founding in the early 20th century, the principal political party of the left in the United Kingdom. ... The Conservative Party (officially the Conservative & Unionist Party) is currently the second largest political party in the United Kingdom in terms of sitting Members of Parliament (MPs), and the largest in terms of public membership. ...


There is a rotation between the three main parties over the position of Lord Mayor of Chester and Sheriff of Chester. The current Lord Mayor is Sandra Rudd. The one independent councillor, Doug Haynes, has also been Lord Mayor. Look up Sheriff in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ...

List of Current Councillors
Name Ward
Eleanor Johnson Barrow (2007)
John Price MBE Blacon Hall (2007)
Judith Stainthorp Blacon Hall (2008)
Norman Stainthorp Blacon Hall (2010)
Reggie Jones Blacon Lodge (2007)
Ethel Price Blacon Lodge (2008)
Marie Nelson Blacon Lodge (2010)
Bob Rudd Boughton (2007)
Susan Atkinson Boughton (2010)
Ann Farrell Boughton Heath (2007)
Jim Latham Boughton Heath (2008)
Vacancy1 Christleton (2007)
Brian Bailey Christleton (2010)
Ed Jonas City St. Annes (2008)
Gwyneth Cooper City St. Annes (2010)
Janet Black College (2007)
David Mead College (2008)
Sandra Rudd
Lord Mayor
Normally Labour		 College (2010)
David Mead College (2008)
Richard Short Curzon and Westminster (2007)
Max Drury Curzon and Westminster (2010)
Mia Jones Dodleston (2008)
Barry Cowper Elton (2007)
Jeremy Langdon Elton (2010)
Paul Roberts Farndon (2008)
Stephen Mosley Handbridge (2008)
Razia Daniels Handbridge (2010)
Barry Sullivan Hoole All Saints(2007)
Robert Thompson Hoole All Saints(2010)
Beverly Eaton Hoole Groves(2007)
David Hull Hoole Groves(2008)
John Moore Huntington (2007)
Joan Fairhurst Kelsall (2007)
Andrew Garman Kelsall (2010)
David Challen Lache (2007)
David Hughes Lache (2008)
Arthur Harada Lache (2010)
Keith Ebben Malpas (2007)
Eveleigh Moore-Dutton Malpas (2008)
Margaret Parker Mickle Trafford (2007)
Brian Crowe Mollington (2010)
Robert Jordan Newton Brook (2007)
John Ebo Newton Brook (2008)
Adrian Walmsley Newton St. Michael's(2008)
Marigold Roy Newton St. Michael's (2010)
Jeanne Storrar Saughall (2008)
Andrew Storrar Saughall (2010)
Barbera Roberts Tarvin (2008)
Eric Plenderleath Tarvin (2010)
Doug Haynes Tattenhall (2007)
Mike Jones Tattenhall(2008)
Neil Ritchie College (2010)
Colin Bain Upton Grange (2007)
Jean Evans Upton Grange(2008)
Jill Houlbrook Upton Grange (2010)
Pat Lott Upton Westlea (2008)
Caroline Mosley Upton Westlea (2010)
Graham Proctor Vicars Cross (2007)
Paul Cheetham Vicars Cross (2008)
Ken Holding Vicars Cross (2010)
Jeffrey Clarke Waverton (2008)

1The Conservative Councillor for Christleton, John Boughton, died in December 2006. The seat is therefore vacant until the May elections. Stephen James Mosley is a City Councillor on Chester City Council, representing Handbridge & St Marys ward, and a County Councillor on Cheshire County Council, representing Overleigh Division, in Chester, England. ... Handbridge is a small district of Chester on the south bank of the River Dee. ... Handbridge is a small district of Chester on the south bank of the River Dee. ... Eveleigh Hilda Moore Dutton is a City Councilor on Chester City Council and a County Councillor on Cheshire County Council. ...

Election 2006

Massive gains were recorded for the Conservative Party. They gained 5 seats in Lache, Newton St. Michael's, Handbridge, Elton and Upton Grange. Labour lost three seats to the Conservatives, and narrowly avoided losing Boughton and City to the Conservatives, and College to the Liberal Democrats. The Liberal Democrats lost two seats to the Conservatives, and only just avoided losing two safe seats, Kelsall and Vicars Cross to the Conservatives. In addition, a Liberal Democrat Councillor (Jeff Clarke, Waverton) defected to the Conservatives. The Conservatives also won a by-election in Autumn 2006, taking another seat from the Liberal Democrats.

Party Gains Losses Net Gain/Loss
Conservative 5 0 +5 (+6 including defections, +7 including by-election)
Labour 0 3 -3
Liberal Democrat 0 2 -2 (-3 including defections, -4 including by-election)
Green 0 0 0
UKIP 0 0 0
Independent 0 0 0

Election 2007

The next election for the City Council is due to be held on 3rd May 2007, where 20 seats will become available for contention. After the Conservative victory in 2006, and the subsequent Newton by-election, the Tories are expected to gain overall control.


Many councillors have not announced whether they intend to stand in the upcoming election. This is set to make the election interesting, as it is unknown whether councillors such as John Price (father of the house) will stand. Four councillors, as listed below, will be stepping down at the next election, and one died prior to the election.

Terms Expiring in 2007
Name Party Ward Main Opponent* Name
Eleanor Johnson Conservative Barrow No clear challenger n/a
John Price MBE Labour Blacon Hall Conservative n/a
Reggie Jones Labour Blacon Lodge Conservative n/a
Bob Rudd Labour Boughton Conservative Sharon Tyrrell
Ann Farrell Liberal Democrat Boughton Heath Conservative Pamela Hall
Vacant4 Conservative Christleton No clear challenger n/a
Janet Black Labour College Conservative / Lib Dem Mike Roberts / Unknown
Richard Short Conservative Curzon & Westminster No clear challenger n/a
Barry Cowper Labour Elton Conservative
Barry Sullivan Liberal Democrat Hoole All Saints Conservative
Beverly Eaton5 Liberal Democrat Hoole Groves Labour Alex Black
John Moore Liberal Democrat Huntington Conservative Mark Williams
Joan Fairhurst 3 Liberal Democrat Kelsall Conservative Hugo Deynam
David Challen 2 Labour Lache Park Conservative Neil Sullivan
Keith Ebben Conservative Malpas No clear challenger n/a
Margaret Parker Conservative Mickle Trafford No clear challenger n/a
Robert Jordan Liberal Democrat Newton Brook Conservative Terri Grey
Douglas Haynes Independent Tattenhall Conservative Carol Weaver
Colin Bain 1 Liberal Democrat Upton Grange Conservative Hilarie McNae
Graham Proctor Liberal Democrat Vicars Cross Conservative George Turner

*In wards where the 2nd placed candidate gets less than 15% of the vote then 'No Clear Challenger' has been inserted (Eg Barrow last result = Con 465, Lab 68, LD 63). In wards where multiple parties are challenging then the names of both parties have been included (Eg College last result = Lab 394, LD 316, Con 287, Green 138). Where there is 'No Clear Challenger' to the councillor in question, but the other seat is held by another party, the other party has been named as a challenger (e.g. Tattenhall where the Conservatives did not contest 2003, and the other seat is Conservative). To avoid bias, political parties have been listed in alphabetical order.


1Colin Bain is not seeking re-election. The Liberal Democrats have chosen the losing candidate from 2006, Michael Main, to contest the 2007 election for them.


2David Challen is not seeking re-election. Labour have chosen the losing candidate from 2006, Jane Mercer, to contest the 2007 election for them.


3Joan Fairhurst is not seeking re-election.


4The Conservative Councillor for Christleton, John Boughton, died in December 2006. The seat is therefore vacant until the May elections.


5Beverley Eaton is not seeking re-election. The Liberal Democrats have chosen the losing candidate from the 2006 Newton St Michaels by-election, Molly Hale, to contest the 2007 Hoole Groves election for them.


For Past Election Results See Elections in Chester. // Election 2006 By-Election 2005 By-Elections 2004 Election 2004 By-Elections 2003 Election 2003 By-Elections 2002 Misceleneous By-Elections Category: ...

External links

  • http://www.chester.gov.uk - Chester City Council Homepage
  • http://www.chesterlibdems.co.uk - Lib Dem Group Homepage
  • http://www.chesterconservatives.com - Conservative Group Homepage
  • http://www.chesterblogs.co.uk - City Councillor Blogs



Ceremonial county of Cheshire
Unitary authorities: Halton • Warrington
Boroughs/Districts: City of Chester • Congleton • Crewe and Nantwich • Ellesmere Port and Neston • Macclesfield • Vale Royal
Cities/Towns: Alderley Edge • Alsager • Bollington • Chester • Congleton • Crewe • Ellesmere Port • Frodsham • Knutsford • Lymm • Macclesfield • Middlewich • Nantwich • Neston • Northwich • Poynton • Runcorn • Sandbach • Warrington • Widnes • Wilmslow • Winsford
See also: List of civil parishes in Cheshire


 

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