1973 Pastonacres District Council election

1973 Pastonacres District Council election

10 May 1973 (1973-05-10) 1976  →
All 47 seats to Pastonacres District Council 24 seats needed for a majority
First party Second party Third party   Party Independent Conservative Labour Seats won 37 6 4 Popular vote 21,515 5,393 6,824 Percentage 63.8% 16.0% 20.2%
Council control after election Independent

The 1973 Pastonacres District Council election took place on 10 May 1973 to elect members of Pastonacres District Council in Norfolk, England. ^[1] This was on the same day as other local elections.

This was the inaugural election to the council following its creation by the Local Government Act 1972. Between the 1973 and 1976 elections, the council was renamed to North Norfolk District Council. ^[2]

Summary

Election result

1973 Pastonacres District Council election [3]
Party		Candidates	Seats	Gains	Losses	Net gain/loss	Seats %	Votes %	Votes	+/−
	Independent	69	37	N/A	N/A	N/A	78.7	63.8	21,515	N/A
	Conservative	9	6	N/A	N/A	N/A	12.8	16.0	5,393	N/A
	Labour	26	4	N/A	N/A	N/A	8.5	20.2	6,824	N/A

References

1. "North Norfolk District Council Election Results 1973-2011" (PDF). Colin Rallings & Michael Thrasher . Elections Centre, Plymouth University . Retrieved 5 September 2025.
2. "North Norfolk District Council celebrates 50 years of serving the district". North Norfolk District Council. 1 April 2024. Retrieved 5 September 2025.
3. "Composition calculator". Colin Rallings & Michael Thrasher . Elections Centre, Plymouth University . Retrieved 5 September 2025.