Steve Hitchins Liberal Democrats Steve Hitchins Liberal Democrats The 2002 Islington Council election took place on 2 May 2002 to elect members of Islington London Borough Council in London, England.

[3] However, in December 1999 the Liberal Democrats won a majority on the council after gaining a seat from Labour in a by-election.

[5] The Conservative Party did not put candidates for every seat being contested, while the Christian Peoples Alliance, Independent Working Class Association, Socialist Alliance and Socialist Labour Party all stood candidates, as well as several independents.

[5] Issues in the election were reported as being crime, council housing repairs, asset sell-offs and the proposed new Arsenal stadium.

[5] The results saw the Liberal Democrats retain control of the council with an increased majority after gaining seats from Labour.