1969 Glasgow Corporation election

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An Election to Glasgow City Council was held on 6 May 1969, alongside municipal elections across Scotland. Of the councils 111 seats, 37 were up for election. The election saw Labour losing its majority, with the council being gained by a Progressive-Conservative alliance, who emerged from the election with a total of 57 of the council's 111 seats. [1]

Following the election, Glasgow Corporation was composed of 37 Labour councillors, 12 Conservatives, 45 Progressives, 15 SNP, and 2 vacant ex officio members. [1]

Turnout was 215,452, out of a total electorate of 609,753 (39.33% turnout). [1]

Aggregate results

Glasgow Corporation election, 1969 [1]
PartySeatsGainsLossesNet gain/lossSeats %Votes %Votes+/−
  Progressives 1520.9745,180
  Labour 1429.0662,621
  Conservative 719.9542,984
  SNP 126.2356,507
  Other parties 03.798,160

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References

  1. 1 2 3 4 "Results in the Municipal Elections". The Glasgow Herald. 7 May 1969. p. 8.