1971 Merton London Borough Council election

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The 1971 Merton Council election took place on 13 May 1971 to elect members of Merton London Borough Council in London, England. The whole council was up for election and the Labour party gained overall control of the council. [1]

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Election result

Ward results

Cannon Hill (4)
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Mitcham Central (4)
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Mitcham East (2)
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Mitcham North (4)
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Mitcham South (4)
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Mitcham West (4)
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Morden (4)
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Priory (4)
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Ravensbury (4)
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West Barnes (4)
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Wimbledon East (4)
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References

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