Westminster City Council election, 1971

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The 1971 Westminster Council election took place on 13 May 1971 to elect members of Westminster City Council in London, England. The whole council was up for election and the Conservative party stayed in overall control of the council. [1]

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Background

Election result

Ward results

Baker Street (5)
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Cavendish (3)
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Charing Cross (2)
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Churchill (3)
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Church Street (3)
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Harrow Road (5)
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Hyde Park (5)
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Knightsbridge (3)
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Lancaster Gate (3)
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Lords (3)
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Maida Vale (5)
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Millbank (2)
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Queen's Park (2)
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Regent Street (3)
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Regent's Park (4)
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Victoria Street (3)
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Warwick (3)
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Westbourne (3)
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References

  1. "London Borough Council Elections 13 May 1971" (PDF). London Datastore. Greater London Council. Retrieved 29 March 2015.