2018 Lewisham London Borough Council election
2018 local election in England, UK
Elections for Lewisham London Borough Council were held on 3 May 2018, the same day as for other London Boroughs. All 54 seats were up for election. The Labour Party won all 54 seats in a landslide victory, winning 60% of the popular vote. The Green Party lost their sole council seat, leaving the party without representation on Lewisham Borough Council for the first time in 16 years.
Overall results
Results by ward
Asterisk denotes the sitting councillor.
Bellingham
Blackheath
Brockley
John Coughlin was the sole Opposition councillor (2014-2018) and subsequently lost his seat.
Catford South
In June 2019, Smith left the Labour Party in opposition to Jeremy Corbyn, the then Leader of the party. He now sits as an Independent.
Crofton Park
Downham
Evelyn
Forest Hill
Grove Park
Ladywell
Lee Green
Lewisham Central
New Cross
Perry Vale
Rushey Green
Sydenham
Telegraph Hill
Whitefoot
2018-2022 by-elections
The by-election was called following the resignation of Councillor Alex Feis-Bryce.
The by-election was called following the resignation of Councillor Janet Daby.
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