2021 Lancashire County Council election

An election to Lancashire County Council took place on 6 May 2021, with counting on 8 May, as part of the 2021 United Kingdom local elections. All 84 councillors are elected from electoral divisions for a four-year term of office. The system of voting used is first-past-the-post. Elections are held in all electoral divisions across the present ceremonial county, excepting Blackpool and Blackburn with Darwen which are unitary authorities.

Council composition
Prior to the election the composition of the council was:


 * Conservative Party: 44
 * Labour Party: 30
 * Liberal Democrats: 4
 * Independent: 4
 * Green: 1
 * Vacant: 1

Electoral divisions
Boundary revisions by the Local Government Boundary Commission for England meant these elections were fought on new divisions, since 2017.

Summary of candidates
Notes
 * In Hyndburn, one candidate stands for UK Independence Party
 * In Preston, one candidate stands for the Heritage Party
 * In Rossendale, one candidate stands for Community First
 * In South Ribble, one candidate stands for the For Britain Movement
 * In West Lancashire, three candidates stand for Skelmersdale Independents and one for Workers' Party of Britain
 * In Wyre, one candidate stands for the Social Democratic Party

Chorley Rural West
The Chorley Rural West by-election was triggered by the death of conservative councillor Keith Iddon.

Burnley Central West
The Burnley Central West by-election was triggered by the resignation of Green councillor Andy Fewings.

Notes and references

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