1949 Southwark Borough election

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Elections to Metropolitan Borough of Southwark were held in 1949.

Metropolitan Borough of Southwark metropolitan borough of England

The Metropolitan Borough of Southwark was a metropolitan borough in the County of London from 1900 to 1965. It was created to cover the western section of the ancient borough of Southwark and formed the northwestern part of the current London Borough of Southwark. In common with the rest of inner London, the borough experienced a steady decline in population throughout its existence. The borough council made an unsuccessful attempt to gain city status in 1955.

The borough had ten wards which returned between 3 and 8 members. Labour won all the seats.

Election result

Southwark Borough Election Result 1949 [1]
PartySeatsGainsLossesNet gain/lossSeats %Votes %Votes+/−
  Labour 60000100
  Conservative 00000
  Liberal 00000

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References

  1. ↑ Willis, Alan; Woollard, John (2000). Twentieth Century Local Election Results Volume 2: Election Results For London Metropolitan Boroughs (1931–1962). Plymouth: Local Government Chronicle Elections Centre.
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1953 Southwark Borough election
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