2016 Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council election
2016 local election in England, UK
The 2016 Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council election took place on 5 May 2016 to elect a third of the members of Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council in England. This was on the same day as other local elections.
Result
Council seats Results
The table below shows a summary of the make-up of the City Council before the 5 May 2016 elections.
Ward Results
*Incumbent Candidate
Amblecote
Belle Vale
Brierley Hill
Brockmoor & Pensnett
Castle & Priory
Coseley East
Cradley & Wollescote
Gornal
Halesowen North
Halesowen South
Hayley Green & Cradley South
Kingswinford North & Wall Heath
Kingswinford South
Lye & Stourbridge North
Netherton, Woodside & St. Andrews
Norton
Pedmore & Stourbridge East
Quarry Bank & Dudley Wood
Sedgley
St. James
St.
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