1978 Merton London Borough Council election
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Elections for the London Borough of Merton were held on 4 May 1978 to elect members of Merton London Borough Council in London, England. This was on the same day as other local elections in England and Scotland.[1]
Quick Facts All 57 council seats on Merton London Borough Council, Turnout ...
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The whole council was up for election and the incumbent majority Conservative administration maintained its overall control of the council.[1] This was the first election held in which no aldermen were elected onto the council.[2] Boundary changes also meant that the number of elected seats increased by 3.[1]