1990 Shetland Islands Council election

An election to the Shetland Islands Council was held on 3 May 1990 as part of regional elections. Independents maintained control of the 25 seat council. The Shetland Movement gained one seat, bringing their total to six. Only 11 seats were contested, with 14 candidates elected unopposed.

1990 Shetland Islands Council election

May 3, 1990 (1990-05-03)
All 25 seats to Shetland Islands Council 13 seats needed for a majority
First party Second party Third party   Party Independent Shetland Movement Independent Labour Last election 16 5 0 Seats won 18 6 1 Seat change 2 1 1 Percentage 49.6% 34.5% 0%[lower-alpha 1]
The result of the election
Council control before election Independent Council control after election Independent

Aggregate results

Shetland Islands Council election, 1990[1]

Party		Seats	Gains	Losses	Net gain/loss	Seats %	Votes %	Votes	+/−
	Independent	18	2	0	2	72	49.6		19.2%
	Shetland Movement	6	1	0	1	24	34.5		20.9%
	Independent Labour	1	1	0	1	4	0
	Labour	0	0	4	4	0	7.8		8.8%
	Liberal Democrats	0	0	0		0	3		3%
	SNP	0	0	0		0	2.1		2.1%

Ward Results

Notes

1. Candidate was elected unopposed

References

1. Bochel, JM; Denver, DT. "Scottish Regional Elections, 1990" (PDF). The Elections Centre. Retrieved 21 April 2020.