1956 Bermondsey Borough election

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Elections to Metropolitan Borough of Bermondsey were held in 1956.

The borough had 13 wards which returned between 3 and 5 members. Of the 13 wards 6 of the wards had all candidates elected unopposed. Labour won all the seats, the Conservatives only stood in 4 wards, the Liberal Party 1 ward and the Communist Party 1 ward.

Election result

Bermondsey Borough Election Result 1956 [1]
PartySeatsGainsLossesNet gain/lossSeats %Votes %Votes+/−
  Labour 45100
  Conservative 00
  Liberal 00
  Communist 00


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.
Preceded by
Bermondsey Borough election, 1953
Southwark local elections Succeeded by
Bermondsey Borough election, 1959