Tayside Regional Council election, 1978

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The second election to Tayside Regional Council was held on 2 May 1978 as part of the wider 1978 Scottish regional elections. The election saw the Conservatives maintain their control of the region, gaining an absolute majority.

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Tayside Regional election, 1978 [1]
PartySeatsGainsLossesNet gain/lossSeats %Votes %Votes+/−
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  Labour 15Increase2.svg1
  Independent 6Decrease2.svg3
  SNP 0Steady2.svg
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