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1978 Newham London Borough Council election

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Elections to Lewisham Council were held in May 1978. The whole council was up for election. Turnout was 26.8%. The Liberal Party didn't stand in the elections, and others won 3 seats.

Election result

Lewisham Local Election Result 1978[1]
Party Seats Gains Losses Net gain/loss Seats % Votes % Votes +/−
  Labour 57 61.6
  Conservative 0 16.3
  Others 3 22.2

References

  1. ^ Rallings, Colin; Thrasher, Michael (1993). Local Elections in Britain: A Statistical Digest. Plymouth: Local Government Chronicle Elections Centre.
Preceded by
Lewisham Council election, 1974
Lewisham local elections Succeeded by
Lewisham Council election, 1982