1962 Edinburgh Corporation election

1962 Edinburgh Corporation election

← 1961 1 May 1962 (1962-05-01) 1963 →
23 of the 69 seats to the Edinburgh Corporation 35 seats needed for a majority
First party Second party Third party   Party Progressives Labour Liberal Last election 38 28 2 Seats before 38 29 2 Seats won 11 9 3 Seats after 34 30 5 Seat change 4 1 3 Popular vote 44,757 47,559 26,579 Percentage 36.3% 38.5% 21.5%
Results by ward.
Council control before election Progressives Council control after election No overall control

An election to the Edinburgh Corporation was held on 1 May 1962, alongside municipal elections across Scotland. Of the councils 69 seats, 23 were up for election.

After the election Edinburgh Corporation was composed of 34 Progressives, 30 Labour councillors, and 5 Liberals. The Progressives lost their overall majority on the council.