The 2011 elections to Waveney District Council took place on Thursday 5 May. This was the first election held as a whole council election following a change made to the electoral system in 2010.Changing to Whole Council Elections – Explanatory Document , Waveney District Council, 2010. Retrieved 6 May 2011. As a result, all 48 council seats were contested.
Before the election the Conservative Party had an overall majority on the council with 25 councillors. The Labour Party had 15 councillors, Liberal Democrats two, the Green Party one and there were three Independent councillors and two vacant seats.Wards – Representatives and election cycles , Waveney District Council (version prior to 2011 election). Retrieved 6 May 2011. As a result of the election the Conservative Party lost overall control, with both it and the Labour Party represented by 23 councillors, the balance of the council being made up of one Green Party and one Independent councillor.Waveney, BBC news, 6 May 2011. Retrieved 6 May 2011.'Battle for power at Waveney District Council' , Eastern Daily Press, 10 May 2011. Retrieved 12 May 2011. A series of procedural moves led to the formation of a Conservative-led administration.Colin Law is new leader , Waveney District Council, 25 May 2011. Retrieved 6 June 2011.New leader chosen for Waveney District Council , Eastern Daily Press, 26 May 2011. Retrieved 6 June 2011.
Election result
The two Conservative gains were the vacant seats in Oulton Broad and Southwold and Reydon. Both had been won by the party in 2008.
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