Gillingham was a non-metropolitan district in Kent, England. It was abolished on 1 April 1998 and replaced by Medway. The first election took place in 1973 and the last was in 1996.
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 "Gillingham" in search box to see specific results.) Party in controlYears 1974–1976 1976–1990 1990–1995 1995–1998
Leadership The leaders of the council from 1976 until its abolition in 1998 were:
Councillor Party From To Michael Lewis 1976 May 1990 Bob Sayer May 1990 31 Mar 1998
Council elections 1973 Gillingham Borough Council election 1976 Gillingham Borough Council election 1979 Gillingham Borough Council election (New ward boundaries)The Borough of Gillingham (Electoral Arrangements) Order 1976 1980 Gillingham Borough Council election 1982 Gillingham Borough Council election 1983 Gillingham Borough Council election (Borough boundary changes took place but the number of seats remained the same)The Gillingham and Swale (Areas) Order 1982 1984 Gillingham Borough Council election 1986 Gillingham Borough Council election 1987 Gillingham Borough Council election 1988 Gillingham Borough Council election 1990 Gillingham Borough Council election 1991 Gillingham Borough Council election 1992 Gillingham Borough Council election 1994 Gillingham Borough Council election 1995 Gillingham Borough Council election 1996 Gillingham Borough Council election
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