Luton Borough Council elections
class of election
Luton Borough Council is the local authority for the unitary authority of Luton in Bedfordshire, England. Until 1 April 1997 it was a non-metropolitan district.
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By-election results
2003-2007
Vacancy arose from the death of Mick Hand (Labour).
Vacancy arose from the resignation of Bill McKenzie (Labour).
2007-2011
Vacancy arose from the disqualification of Michelle Kiansumba (Labour).
2011-2015
Vacancy arose from the death of Roy Davies (Liberal Democrats).
Vacancy arose from the resignation of Robin Harris (Labour).
2015-2019
Vacancy arose from the resignation of Aysegul Gurbuz (Labour).
Vacancy arose from the resignation of Fiona Green (Labour).
Vacancy arose from the resignation of Jennifer Rowlands (Labour).
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