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1994 Western Isles Islands Council election

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29 of the 30 seats toWestern Isles Council 15 seats needed for a majority
First party Second party   Leader Donald MacLeod Party Independent Labour Leader's seat Shawbost Last election 30 seats, 100.0% Did not stand Seats won 25 4 Seat change 5 4 Popular vote 6,468 737 Percentage 89.8% 10.2% Swing 10.2% New
Council control before election Donald MacLeod Independent Council control after election Donald Mackay Independent

The sixth election toWestern Isles Islands Council was held on 5 May 1994 as part of the wider1994 Scottish regional elections. One ward -Laxdale - was unfilled, as no individuals came forward as candidates.

The election saw a political party gain representation on the Council for the first time as theLabour Party won four seats.

Western Isles Council election, 1994^[1]
Turnout: 7,205

Party		Seats	Gains	Losses	Net gain/loss	Seats %	Votes %	Votes	+/−
	Independent	25	0	5	5	83.3	89.8	6,468	10.2
	Labour	4	4	0	4	13.3	10.2	737	New
	Vacant	1				3.3

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