1974 Argyll and Bute District Council election

Elections to Argyll and Bute Council were held in May 1974, the same day as the other Scottish local government elections.

1974 Argyll and Bute Council election

7 May 1974 (1974-05-07) 1977 →

All 26 seats to Argyll and Bute Council
14 seats needed for a majority
  First party Second party
 
Party Independent Conservative
Seats won 21 5
Popular vote 15,710 4,610
Percentage 65.2% 19.1%

Council Control


Independent

Election results edit

Argyll and Bute District Council Election Result 1974[1]
Party Seats Gains Losses Net gain/loss Seats % Votes % Votes +/−
  Independent 21 65.2 15,710
  Conservative 5 19.1 4,610
  Labour 0 0.0 11.9 2,870
  SNP 0 0.0 3.8 919

References edit

  1. ^ Bochel, J.M.; Denver, David T. (1975). The Scottish Local Government Elections 1974 - Results and Statistics (PDF). Scottish Academic Press.