1955 Altrincham Municipal Borough Council election

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1955 Altrincham Municipal Borough Council election

 1954 12 May 1955 (1955-05-12) 1956 

8 of 32 seats
to Altrincham Municipal Borough Council
16 seats needed for a majority
  First party Second party Third party
 
Party Conservative Independent Labour
Last election 6 seats,
52.9%
2 seats,
8.3%
2 seats,
39.1%
Seats before 18 8 6
Seats won 6 0 2
Seats after 18 8 6
Seat change Steady Steady Steady
Popular vote 5,429 0 2,442
Percentage 62.3% 0.0% 28.0%
Swing Increase19.0% Decrease8.3% Decrease11.1%

Map of results of 1955 election

Leader of the Council before election


Conservative

Leader of the Council after election


Conservative

Elections to Altrincham Council were held on Thursday, 12 May 1955. One third of the councillors were up for election, with each successful candidate to serve a three-year term of office. The Conservative Party retained overall control of the council.[1][2]

Full council

Ward results

References

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