1978 Orkney Islands Council election

1978 Orkney Islands Council election

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All 24 seats to Orkney Islands Council 13 seats needed for a majority
First party   Leader George Marwick Party Independent Leader's seat Birsay (defeated) Last election 24 Seats won 24 Seat change 1 Popular vote 4,458 Percentage 100.0% Swing 0.0%
Council Convener before election George Marwick Independent Council Convener after election Edwin Eunson Independent

The 1978 Orkney Islands Council election, the second election to Orkney Islands Council, was held on 2 May 1978 as part of the wider 1978 Scottish regional elections. Only independent candidates contested the election and ten seats were uncontested.