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2003 Shetland Islands Council election

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All 22 seats to Shetland Islands Council 12 seats needed for a majority
First party Second party   Leader Tom Stove John Nicolson Party Independent Liberal Democrats Leader's seat Cunningsburgh and Sandwick Yell Last election 12 seats, 64.1% 9 seats, 30.7% Seats before 12 9 Seats won 17 5 Seat change 5 4 Popular vote 4,304 1,343 Percentage 76.2% 23.8% Swing 12.1% 6.9%
Council Convener before election Tom Stove Independent Council Convener after election Sandy Cluness Liberal Democrats

Elections to the Shetland Islands Council were held on 1 May 2003 as part of Scottish local elections. The Liberal Democrats were reduced to 5 seats, with independent candidates making gains. Eight seats were uncontested.

Shetland Islands Council election, 2003^[1]

Party		Seats	Gains	Losses	Net gain/loss	Seats %	Votes %	Votes	+/−
	Independent	17	5	0	5	77.3	76.2	4,304	12.1
	Liberal Democrats	5	0	4	4	22.7	23.8	1,343	6.9

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