1978 Croydon London Borough Council election

The 1978 Croydon Council election took place on 4 May 1978 to elect members of Croydon London Borough Council in London, England. The whole council was up for election and the Conservative Party stayed in overall control of the council.

Croydon Council Election, 1978
4 May 1978
All 70 seats, in 27 wards in the London Borough of Croydon
36 seats needed for a majority
Turnout41.6%
  First party Second party Third party
 
Leader Peter Bowness Unknown N/A
Party Conservative Labour Other parties
Leader since 1976 N/A
Leader's seat Spring Park N/A
Seats before 47 20 3
Seats won 56 11 3
Seat change 9 9 0
Percentage 59.8% 29.4% 4.29%
Swing 7.0% 0.8% 1.7%
Map of the results of the 1978 Croydon Council election.
Leader of the Council before election

Peter Bowness
Conservative

 Elected Leader

Peter Bowness
Conservative

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