Item 4 - Local Government Elections - 5 May 2022
West Dunbartonshire Council · 18 May 2022
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ITEM 4 WEST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNCIL Report by the Returning Officer Statutory Meeting of West Dunbartonshire Council: 18 May 2022 Subject: Local Government Elections – 5 May 2022 1. Purpose 1.1 This report provides the Council with information on the results of the Local Government Elections held in West Dunbartonshire on 5 May 2022. 2. Recommendation 2.1 The Council is asked to note the results of the West Dunbartonshire Council elections held in May 2022. 3. Background 3.1 Elections were held on 5 May 2022 to elect 22 Councillors to serve in the undernoted multi-member wards within the West Dunbartonshire Council area:- Lomond 3 Members Leven 4 Members Dumbarton 4 Members Kilpatrick 3 Members Clydebank Central 4 Members Clydebank Waterfront 4 members 4. Main Issues 3.1 The method used to elect local Councillors was the Single Transferable Vote (Weighted Inclusive Gregory model) which required the electorate to vote by order of preference. The results of the local elections are detailed in the Appendix to this report. 5. People Implications 5.1 There are no implications for employees of the Council. 6. Financial and Procurement Implications 6.1 There are no financial or procurements implications.
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7. Risk Analysis 7.1 As the elections have been completed, there is no requirement for a risk analysis. 8. Equalities Impact Assessment (EIA) 8.1 There is no impact on any equalities groups. 9. Consultation 9.1 Officers from finance and legal services have been consulted on the content of this report. 10. Strategic Assessment 10.1 One of the key tasks of the newly elected Councillors will be to consider and set the Council’s strategic priorities for the next term of office. ................................................... Joyce White Returning Officer Date: 9 May 2022 Person to Contact: George Hawthorn, Manager of Democratic and Registration Services, Council Offices, Dumbarton. Telephone No. 01389-737204 or e-mail: george.hawthorn@west-dunbarton.gov.uk Appendix: West Dunbartonshire Council Elections – 5 May 2022 – Results. Wards Affected: All Wards.