Rochester-upon-Medway was a non-metropolitan district in Kent, England. It was abolished on 1 April 1998 and replaced by Medway.
Political control The first election to the council was held in 1973, initially operating as a shadow authority alongside the outgoing authorities before coming into its powers on 1 April 1974. Political control of the council from 1974 until its abolition in 1998 was as follows: (Put "Rochester upon Medway" in search box to see specific results.) Party in controlYears 1974–1976 1976–1991 1991–1995 1995–1998
Leadership The leaders of the council from 1991 until its abolition were:
Councillor Party From To Doug McInnes May 1991 John Shaw May 1991 31 Mar 1998
Council elections The last election results were:Ibid Year Total Cons Lab LibDem Other 1995 50 1 44 5 0 1991 50 22 20 8 0 1987 50 29 14 6 1
1973 Medway Borough Council election 1976 Medway Borough Council election 1979 Medway Borough Council election (New ward boundaries)The Borough of Medway (Electoral Arrangements) Order 1976 1983 Rochester-upon-Medway City Council election 1987 Rochester-upon-Medway City Council election 1991 Rochester-upon-Medway City Council election 1995 Rochester-upon-Medway City Council election
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