1978 Bolton Metropolitan Borough Council election explained

Elections to Bolton Metropolitan Borough Council were held on in May 1978. The Conservatives retained control of the council.

23 seats were contested, with 11 being won by the Conservative Party and 12 by the Labour Party.

After the election, the composition of the council was

• Conservative 45
• Labour 23
• Liberal Party 1

Ward results

Westhoughton North, Central and South ward

References

• Web site: Bolton Metropolitan Borough Council Election Results 1973–2012 . Rallings . Colin . Thrasher . Michael . The Elections Centre . The Elections Centre, Plymouth University . 12 July 2016.