1976 Ipswich Borough Council election explained

Election Name:1976 Ipswich Borough Council election
Country:England
Type:parliamentary
Previous Election:1973 Ipswich Borough Council election
Previous Year:1973
Election Date:6 May 1976
Next Election:1979 Ipswich Borough Council election
Next Year:1979
Seats For Election:All 47 seats
Majority Seats:24
Party2:Labour Party (UK)
Last Election2:36
Seats2:21
Seat Change2: 15
Party1:Conservative Party (UK)
Last Election1:11
Seats1:26
Seat Change1: 15
Map Size:300px
Council control
Posttitle:Council control after election
After Election:Labour

The 1976 Ipswich Borough Council election was the second election to the Ipswich Borough Council which had been established by the Local Government Act 1972 in England and Wales. It took place as part of the 1976 United Kingdom local elections.[1]

There were 14 wards returning between 2 and 5 councillors each.[2] The Conservative Party gained control of the Council. It took place as part of the 1976 United Kingdom local elections.[1]

Notes and References

  1. Book: Rallings . Colin . Thrasher . Michael . Local Elections Handbook 1976 . 1976 . Elections Centre, Plymouth University . Plymouth.
  2. Web site: Rallings . Colin . Thrasher . Michael . Ipswich Borough Council Election Results 1973-2012 . electionscentre.co.uk . Elections Centre Plymouth University . 10 May 2021.