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Electoral Cycle Consultation – North East Lincolnshire Council


Our Council

North East Lincolnshire Council has 42 Councillors representing 15 Wards. 12 Wards are represented by 3 councillors and 3 Wards are represented by 2 Councillors.  Councillors are elected for a four-year term of office.

Current electoral cycle – election ‘by thirds’

Currently, the council holds ‘elections by thirds’, meaning that in 3 years out of every 4 years, one third of Councillor seats are up for election.

Consultation outcome

Following the consultation a report detailing the responses was considered by Council on Thursday 7th September where it was agreed to remain with elections by thirds.

View full consultation report.


Contact details

Elections, Municipal Offices, Town Hall Square, Grimsby, North East Lincolnshire, DN31 1HU

Elections team contact form

Telephone: 01472 324160