Waltham Forest London Borough Council election, 1974

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The 1974 Waltham Forest Council election took place on 2 May 1974 to elect members of Waltham Forest London Borough Council in London, England. The whole council was up for election and the Labour party stayed in overall control of the council. [1]

Waltham Forest London Borough Council

Waltham Forest London Borough Council is the local authority for the London Borough of Waltham Forest in London, England which has existed since the London Government Act 1963 was commenced in 1965, replacing three local authorities: Chingford Borough Council, Leyton Borough Council and Walthamstow Borough Council. It is one of London's 32 borough councils, divided into 20 wards and elects 60 councillors.

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Background

Election result

Ward results

Cann Hall (3)
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Central (3)
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Chapel End (3)
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Chingford Central (3)
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Chingford North West (3)
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Chingford South (3)
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Forest (3)
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Hale End (3)
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High Street (3)
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Higham Hill (3)
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Hoe Street (3)
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Lea Bridge (3)
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Leyton (3)
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Leytonstone (3)
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St James Street (3)
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Wood Street (3)
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References

  1. "London Borough Council Elections 2 May 1974" (PDF). London Datastore. Greater London Council. Retrieved 29 March 2015.