1978 Lambeth London Borough Council election

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The 1978 Lambeth London Borough Council election to the Lambeth London Borough Council was held in May 1978. The whole council was up for election. Turnout was 33.4%.

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Election result

Lambeth Local Election Result 1978 [1]
PartySeatsGainsLossesNet gain/lossSeats %Votes %Votes+/−
  Labour 42-1465.648.5
  Conservative 22+834.446.5
  Liberal 00000.02.7

Ward results

Angell (3)
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Bishop's (3)
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Clapham Park (3)
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Clapham Town (3)
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Ferndale (3)
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Gipsy Hill (3)
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Herne Hill (3)
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Knight's Hill (3)
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Larkhall (3)
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Oval (3)
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Prince's (3)
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St Leonard's (3)
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St Martin's (3)
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Stockwell (3)
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Streatham Hill (3)
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Streatham South (3)
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Streatham Wells (3)
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Thornton (2)
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Thurlow Park (2)
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Town Hall (3)
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Tulse Hill (3)
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Vassall (3)
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References

  1. Rallings, Colin; Thrasher, Michael (1993). Local Elections in Britain: A Statistical Digest. Plymouth: Local Government Chronicle Elections Centre.