1978 Tayside Regional Council election

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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. Following the election, the Conservative former Lord Provost of Dundee, William K. Fitzgerald, became convener of the council. [1]

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Tayside Regional election, 1978 [2]
PartySeatsGainsLossesNet gain/lossSeats %Votes %Votes+/−
  Conservative 25Increase2.svg2
  Labour 15Increase2.svg1
  Independent 6Decrease2.svg3
  SNP 0Steady2.svg
  Liberal 0Steady2.svg

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References

  1. "MS 366 Tayside Region Conservative Group Minute Books 1974-1994". Archive Services Online Catalogue. University of Dundee. Retrieved 8 October 2018.
  2. p.9