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2017 Scottish local elections – Result

Summary

The results of the 2017 Scottish local elections were announced on May 5, 2017 . The SNP was declared the overall winner, with the Conservatives making significant gains and Labour suffering losses . The elections took place across Scotland and involved the Single Transferable Vote system . The first results were announced on May 4, 2017 .

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Time range: Jun 04, 2017 – Jun 05, 2017
Subjects: Scottish local elections, voters, councillors, SNP, Conservatives, Labour, results, polling station
Locations: Scotland, East Renfrewshire, Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk, Glasgow

Timeline

Start

May 03, 2017

The first results from the Scottish local elections are announced, with the SNP declared as the overall winner.

May 04, 2017

Voters in Scotland go to the polls for local elections, choosing representatives for 32 local authorities.

May 05, 2017

The results continue to be announced, with the SNP maintaining the lead but the Conservatives making significant gains.

Jun 12, 2017

The final results are tallied, with the Conservatives winning some of the most marginal seats in Scotland.

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