At a referendum, held on 12 December, 55.2% of electors that voted supported the motion to retain the current leader and cabinet system to run Ealing Council.
Full referendum results
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Total number of votes cast: |
21,182 |
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Percentage turn out: |
9.8 |
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Number of yes votes: |
9,454 |
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Number of no votes: |
11,655 |
The reasons for the referendum
Ealing Council received a valid petition in June 2002 requiring the council to hold a referendum on whether Ealing should be governed by a directly elected mayor and cabinet.