Strathclyde Regional Council election
1974 Strathclyde Regional Council election | 7 May 1974 (1974-05-07) | 1978 → |
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All 103 seats to Strathclyde Regional Council 52 seats needed for a majority |
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Registered | 1,773,010 |
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Turnout | 51.7% |
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| First party | Second party | Third party | | Lab | Con | SNP | Leader | Dick Stewart | | | Party | Labour | Conservative | SNP | Seats won | 71 | 20 | 5 | Popular vote | 388,480 | 250,719 | 132,871 | Percentage | 44.0% | 28.4% | 15.1% | |
| Council Leader after election Labour | |
Elections to Strathclyde Regional Council were held on Tuesday 7 May 1974, on the same day as the eight other Scottish regional elections. This was the first election to the regional council following the implementation of the Local Government (Scotland) Act 1973.
The election used the 103 electoral divisions created by the Formation Electoral Arrangements in 1974. Each electoral division elected one councillor using first-past-the-post voting.[1]
Labour took control of the regional council after winning a large majority of the seats. The party won 71 of the 103 seats and took 44% of the popular vote. The Conservatives were the second-largest party after winning 20 seats. The Scottish National Party (SNP) came third in the popular vote and took five seats. The Liberal Party took two seats while the other five were won by independent candidates.
Background
Prior to reform, local government in Scotland was made up of a system of counties and burghs. County councils controlled most of the local government functions across the country while the burghs had limited powers over smaller geographical areas. Small burghs had some control over planning as well as local taxation, building control, housing, lighting and drainage while large burghs also had further powers over the police, public health, social services, registration of births, marriages and deaths and electoral registration.[2]
Following the recommendations in the Wheatly Report, the old system of counties and burghs – which had resulted in a mishmash of local government areas in which some small burghs had larger populations but far fewer responsibilities than some large burghs and even counties[2] – was to be replaced by a new system of regional and district councils.
The area that was to become Strathclyde was made up of the former counties of Ayrshire, Buteshire, Dunbartonshire, Lanarkshire and Renfrewshire in full as well as the City of Glasgow, most of Argyll and part of Stirlingshire.[2]
Results
1974 Strathclyde Regional Council election Party | Seats | Gains | Losses | Net gain/loss | Seats % | Votes % | Votes | +/− |
| Labour | 71 | | | | 68.9 | 44.0 | 388,480 | |
| Conservative | 20 | | | | 19.4 | 28.4 | 250,719 | |
| SNP | 5 | | | | 4.9 | 15.1 | 132,871 | |
| Independent | 5 | | | | 4.9 | 4.9 | 43,227 | |
| Liberal | 2 | | | | 1.9 | 4.5 | 39,839 | |
| Communist | 0 | | | | 0.0 | 1.2 | 10,437 | |
| Ind. Conservative | 0 | | | | 0.0 | 0.5 | 4,764 | |
| Independent Labour | 0 | | | | 0.0 | 0.5 | 4,708 | |
| Independent Progressive | 0 | | | | 0.0 | 0.4 | 3,778 | |
| Independent Socialist | 0 | | | | 0.0 | 0.3 | 2,746 | |
| Paisley Local | 0 | | | | 0.0 | 0.1 | 1,043 | |
| Socialist Workers Republican | 0 | | | | 0.0 | 0.0 | 140 | |
Total | 103 | | | | | | 882,752 | |
Source:[3]
Electoral division results
Argyll District
1. Kintyre Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Conservative | J. McCorkindale | 2,520 | 51.6 |
| Labour | D. McMillan | 1,550 | 31.7 |
| Liberal | C. MacEchern | 817 | 16.7 |
Majority | 970 | 19.9 |
Turnout | 4,887 | 59.5 |
| Conservative win (new seat) |
2. Mid Argyll and Islay Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Conservative | A. Jackson | 1,588 | 31.7 |
| Liberal | W. Pollock | 1,402 | 28.0 |
| Independent | F. Spears | 1,075 | 21.5 |
| Labour | J. Stewart | 946 | 18.9 |
Majority | 186 | 3.7 |
Turnout | 5,011 | 52.4 |
| Conservative win (new seat) |
3. Lorn Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Independent | D. Webster | 2,593 | 45.0 |
| Liberal | Janet Michie | 2,229 | 38.7 |
| Labour | G. MacKechnie | 938 | 16.3 |
Majority | 364 | 6.3 |
Turnout | 5,760 | 55.9 |
| Independent win (new seat) |
4. Bute and West Cowal Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Conservative | J. McMillan | 2,968 | 67.9 |
| Independent | D. McIntyre | 762 | 17.4 |
| Labour | H. McGill | 641 | 14.7 |
Majority | 2,206 | 50.5 |
Turnout | 4,371 | 50.9 |
| Conservative win (new seat) |
5. Dunoon and East Cowal Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Conservative | L. Hinge | 1,635 | 29.8 |
| Independent | T. Henderson | 1,350 | 24.6 |
| Independent | T. Crompton | 864 | 15.7 |
| Independent | J. Mackinnon | 735 | 13.4 |
| Independent | T. Trapp | 348 | 11.8 |
| Labour | Isobel Coxon | 262 | 4.8 |
Majority | 285 | 5.2 |
Turnout | 5,494 | 61.7 |
| Conservative win (new seat) |
Dumbarton District
6. Dumbarton Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Labour | I. Macduff | 6,523 | 65.8 |
| Conservative | J. Miller | 3,398 | 34.4 |
Majority | 3,125 | 31.4 |
Turnout | 9,921 | 54.5 |
| Labour win |
7. Helensburgh Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Independent | W. Petrie | 5,869 | 58.8 |
| Conservative | N. Glen | 3,174 | 31.8 |
| Labour | Gillian Carr | 934 | 9.4 |
Majority | 2,695 | 27.0 |
Turnout | 9,977 | 60.6 |
| Independent win |
8. Vale of Leven Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Labour | M. Haran | 4,867 | 46.1 |
| SNP | W. Dick | 3,444 | 32.6 |
| Conservative | E. Denny | 1,898 | 18.0 |
| Communist | A. Bellingham | 355 | 3.4 |
Majority | 1,423 | 13.5 |
Turnout | 10,564 | 60.6 |
| Labour win |
City of Glasgow District
9. Tollcross/ Parkhead Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Labour | G. McClure | 5,111 | 50.7 |
| SNP | B. Nugent | 2,498 | 24.8 |
| Conservative | A. Scott | 2,343 | 23.2 |
| Communist | W. Kennedy | 134 | 1.3 |
Majority | 2,613 | 25.9 |
Turnout | 10,564 | 47.3 |
| Labour win |
10. Carntyne/ Camlachie Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Labour | D. Marshall | 4,030 | 57.2 |
| SNP | N. Logan | 1,725 | 24.5 |
| Conservative | R.B May | 1,187 | 16.8 |
| Communist | D. McGregor | 107 | 1.5 |
Majority | 2,305 | 32.7 |
Turnout | 7,049 | 41.9 |
| Labour win |
11. Easterhouse/ Garthamlock Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Labour | T. Fulton | 4,251 | 57.8 |
| SNP | T. Murray | 2,331 | 31.7 |
| Conservative | R.J. Howie | 468 | 6.4 |
| Communist | J. Jackson | 310 | 4.2 |
Majority | 1,920 | 26.1 |
Turnout | 7,360 | 35.5 |
| Labour win |
12. Wellhouse/ Queenslie Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Labour | A.J. Long | 4,402 | 57.6 |
| SNP | W. Lindsay | 2,626 | 34.4 |
| Conservative | G.R. McKay | 501 | 6.6 |
| Communist | K. Haldane | 110 | 1.4 |
Majority | 1,776 | 23.2 |
Turnout | 7,639 | 45.9 |
| Labour win |
13.Riddrie/ Lethamhill Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Labour | Agnes L. Ballantyne | 4,281 | 60.7 |
| SNP | G. Wotherspoon | 2,167 | 27.3 |
| Conservative | G. Bryce | 1,487 | 18.7 |
Majority | 2,114 | 33.4 |
Turnout | 7,935 | 45.9 |
| Labour win |
14. City/ Townhead Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Labour | W. Lindsay | 3,362 | 69.7 |
| Conservative | W.G. Mackay | 734 | 15.2 |
| SNP | J. Gilmer | 726 | 15.1 |
Majority | 2,628 | 54.5 |
Turnout | 4,822 | 41.0 |
| Labour win |
15.Calton/ Dalmarnock Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Labour | T. McLaren | 3,169 | 60.7 |
| SNP | H. MacQueen | 744 | 14.3 |
| Conservative | A. Alexander | 686 | 13.1 |
| Liberal | W. Gibson Knight | 622 | 11.9 |
Majority | 2,425 | 46.4 |
Turnout | 5,221 | 38.8 |
| Labour win |
16. Balornock/ Robroyston Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Labour | P. Trainer | 4,550 | 53.8 |
| SNP | W. Morton | 2,942 | 34.8 |
| Conservative | T. Herriot | 819 | 9.7 |
| Communist | N. McLellan | 146 | 1.7 |
Majority | 1,608 | 19.0 |
Turnout | 8,457 | 47.4 |
| Labour win |
Ward 17. Cowlairs/ Petershill Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Labour | R. Gould | 2,895 | 57.8 |
| SNP | J. Young | 1,483 | 29.6 |
| Conservative | J. Miller | 568 | 11.3 |
| Communist | Jean Maitland | 61 | 1.2 |
Majority | 1,412 | 28.2 |
Turnout | 5,007 | 42.3 |
| Labour win |
18. Milnbank/ Dennistoun Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Labour | P. McEachran | 3,988 | 44.5 |
| Conservative | J.C. Gilbert | 2,644 | 29.5 |
| SNP | J.C. Donaldson | 2,229 | 24.9 |
| Communist | R. Irving | 100 | 1.1 |
Majority | 1,344 | 15.0 |
Turnout | 8,961 | 49.2 |
| Labour win |
19. Summerston/ Wyndford Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Labour | L. McGarry | 4,775 | 66.7 |
| Conservative | S. Taylor | 2,183 | 30.5 |
| Communist | I. Wilson | 203 | 2.8 |
Majority | 2,592 | 36.2 |
Turnout | 7,161 | 44.3 |
| Labour win |
20. Ruchill/ Milton Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Labour | G. McGrath | 4,182 | 53.3 |
| SNP | A. McIntosh | 2,778 | 35.4 |
| Conservative | Harriet Paterson | 778 | 9.9 |
| Communist | M. Meers | 105 | 1.3 |
Majority | 1,404 | 17.9 |
Turnout | 7,843 | 47.1 |
| Labour win |
21. Possilpark/Cowcaddens Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Labour | W. Harley | 4,636 | 59.3 |
| SNP | J. Brown | 2,400 | 30.7 |
| Conservative | A.T. Rennie | 646 | 8.3 |
| Communist | J.O. Foster | 137 | 1.8 |
Majority | 1,404 | 28.6 |
Turnout | 7,819 | 42.2 |
| Labour win |
22. Botanic Gardens/ Park Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Conservative | J.G. Rennie | 3,745 | 58.2 |
| Labour | R. Higgins | 2,692 | 41.8 |
Majority | 1,053 | 16.4 |
Turnout | 6,437 | 44.6 |
| Conservative win |
23. Kelvin/Woodside Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Labour | J. Gray | 2,667 | 49.8 |
| Conservative | Mary Goldie | 1,968 | 36.8 |
| Independent Progressive | W.M. Hutcheson | 476 | 8.9 |
| Scottish Workers Republican Party | W. Montgomery | 140 | 2.6 |
| Communist | P. Noon | 103 | 1.9 |
Majority | 699 | 13.0 |
Turnout | 4,354 | 45.6 |
| Labour win |
24. Partick East/ Anderston Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Labour | M.R. Green | 3,248 | 40.5 |
| Conservative | H.J. McGoldrick | 2,654 | 33.1 |
| SNP | C. Mackellar | 1,930 | 24.1 |
| Communist | W.S. McFall | 179 | 2.2 |
Majority | 594 | 7.4 |
Turnout | 8,011 | 49.8 |
| Labour win |
25. Anniesland/Kelvinside Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Conservative | L.M. Turple | 5,127 | 49.1 |
| Liberal | Louise Steedman | 3,405 | 32.6 |
| Labour | Judith Wilkinson | 972 | 9.3 |
| SNP | Elizabeth A. Robinson | 937 | 9.0 |
Majority | 1,722 | 16.5 |
Turnout | 10,441 | 56.8 |
| Conservative win |
26. Scotstoun/ Partick West Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Conservative | Janet S.B. Browning | 5,331 | 40.2 |
| SNP | J. Hannah | 3,019 | 22.8 |
| Liberal | I. McTavish | 830 | 6.3 |
Majority | 1,250 | 17.4 |
Turnout | 13,260 | 56.9 |
| Conservative win |
27. Drumry/ Summerhill Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Labour | J. Hemphill | 4,282 | 57,4 |
| SNP | I. Cameron | 2,443 | 32.7 |
| Conservative | W. Aitken | 574 | 7.7 |
| Communist | S. Barr | 166 | 2.2 |
Majority | 1,839 | 24.7 |
Turnout | 7,465 | 41.7 |
| Labour win |
28. Blairdardie/ Knightscliffe Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Labour | D. McColl | 3,883 | 42.8 |
| SNP | A. Gorman | 3,019 | 33.3 |
| Conservative | G.A. Kidd | 2,036 | 22.5 |
| Communist | J. Moffat | 129 | 1.4 |
Majority | 864 | 9.5 |
Turnout | 9,067 | 52.8 |
| Labour win |
29. Yoker/ Knightswood Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Labour | W. Perry | 4,866 | 49.1 |
| SNP | R. Thomson | 2,890 | 29.1 |
| Conservative | A. Rogers | 1,965 | 19.8 |
| Communist | P. Morton | 195 | 2.0 |
Majority | 1,976 | 20.0 |
Turnout | 9,916 | 50.5 |
| Labour win |
30. Gorbals/ Hutchesontown Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Labour | J. Wray | 4,760 | 63.3 |
| SNP | G. Baird | 1,523 | 20.2 |
| Conservative | A. Green | 960 | 12.8 |
| Communist | J. Kray | 282 | 3.8 |
Majority | 3,237 | 43.1 |
Turnout | 7,525 | 40.2 |
| Labour win |
31. Crosshill/ Prospecthill Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Labour | G.M. Shaw | 4,508 | 45.4 |
| Conservative | L. Dorfman | 2,748 | 27.6 |
| SNP | D.G. MacKellar | 2,546 | 25.6 |
| Communist | A. Stewart | 139 | 1.4 |
Majority | 1,760 | 17.8 |
Turnout | 9,941 | 49.7 |
| Labour win |
32. Drumoyne/ Fairfield Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Labour | R. McClement | 4,056 | 50.2 |
| SNP | T.M. Wilson | 2,852 | 35.3 |
| Conservative | Christine Brotherston | 1,096 | 13.6 |
| Communist | R. Mitchell | 79 | 1.0 |
Majority | 1,204 | 14.9 |
Turnout | 8,083 | 49.4 |
| Labour win |
33. Ibrox/ Kingston Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Labour | D. Deans | 3,368 | 48.0 |
| SNP | C. McKenna | 2,519 | 33.3 |
| Conservative | D. Sinnott | 1,417 | 18.7 |
Majority | 1,119 | 14.7 |
Turnout | 7,574 | 48.2 |
| Labour win |
34. Hillington/ Bellahouston Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Labour | J.F. McLean | 6,487 | 46.6 |
| Conservative | R. Anderson | 4,756 | 34.2 |
| SNP | Shiela Watterson | 2,510 | 18.0 |
| Communist | G. Neaven | 173 | 1.2 |
Majority | 1,731 | 12.4 |
Turnout | 13,926 | 57.9 |
| Labour win |
35. Cardonald/ Crookston Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Labour | W. Timoney | 5,755 | 53.6 |
| Conservative | M. Reilly | 2,608 | 24.3 |
| SNP | D. McBain | 2,211 | 20.6 |
| Communist | R.M. Rigby | 155 | 1.4 |
Majority | 3,147 | 29.3 |
Turnout | 7,525 | 40.2 |
| Labour win |
36. Pollockshields/ Strathbungo Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Conservative | J. Mair | 5,720 | 55.9 |
| Labour | E. Clark | 2,059 | 21.8 |
| SNP | G. Leslie | 1,757 | 18.6 |
| Liberal | W.C. Todd | 347 | 3.7 |
Majority | 3,211 | 34.1 |
Turnout | 9,433 | 52.5 |
| Conservative win |
37. Camphill/ Pollockshaws Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Conservative | Anna Douglas | 4,576 | 40.9 |
| Labour | J.D. Cannell | 3,766 | 33.7 |
| SNP | R. Hamilton | 2,200 | 19.7 |
| Liberal | R. McIntyre | 562 | 5.0 |
| Communist | A. Elliot | 72 | 0.6 |
Majority | 810 | 7.2 |
Turnout | 11,176 | 57.5 |
| Conservative win |
38. Nitshill/ Darnley Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Labour | Jean Craig | 6,071 | 61.4 |
| SNP | D. Murchie | 2,759 | 27.9 |
| Conservative | Jan Goudie | 873 | 8.8 |
| Communist | G. Currie | 181 | 1.8 |
Majority | 3,312 | 33.5 |
Turnout | 9,884 | 44.9 |
| Labour win |
39. Newlands/ Mt.Florida Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Conservative | J. Hicks | 6,867 | 73.8 |
| Labour | H. McEachan | 2,443 | 26.2 |
Majority | 4,424 | 47.6 |
Turnout | 9,310 | 60.6 |
| Conservative win |
40. Kings Park/ Castlemilk Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Labour | T. Muir | 3,668 | 41.0 |
| Conservative | N.D. Smith | 3,501 | 39.2 |
| SNP | A. Carmichael | 1,339 | 15.0 |
| Liberal | Christine Forest | 326 | 3.7 |
| Communist | L. Raeburn | 108 | 1.2 |
Majority | 167 | 1.8 |
Turnout | 8,942 | 50.9 |
| Labour win |
41. Linn/ Cathkin Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Labour | J. Fitch | 4,148 | 50.8 |
| Conservative | Christine MacInnes | 2,709 | 24.3 |
| SNP | A. Ogg | 1,169 | 14.3 |
| Communist | A. Hamilton | 135 | 1.7 |
Majority | 1,439 | 17.6 |
Turnout | 8,161 | 48.5 |
| Labour win |
42. Rutherglen Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Labour | D. Walker | 4,324 | 40.6 |
| Conservative | Janet W. Nairn | 3,797 | 35.6 |
| SNP | Heather Ewing | 2,538 | 23.8 |
Majority | 527 | 5.0 |
Turnout | 10,659 | 55.7 |
| Labour win |
43. Baillieston Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Labour | C. McNicol | 4,895 | 52.3 |
| Conservative | H. Clark | 4,469 | 47.7 |
Majority | 426 | 4.6 |
Turnout | 9,364 | 52.6 |
| Labour win |
44. Cambuslang Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Conservative | Bunty Gunn | 6,404 | 45.4 |
| Labour | J. Aiton | 5,211 | 36.9 |
| SNP | Christine Latta | 2,502 | 17.7 |
Majority | 1,193 | 8.5 |
Turnout | 14,117 | 56.6 |
| Conservative win |
Clydebank District
46. Clydebank & Kilpatrick South Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Labour | M. Turner | 6,300 | 54.3 |
| SNP | D. McKenzie | 4,700 | 40.5 |
| Communist | E. Kelly | 606 | 5.2 |
Majority | 1,600 | 13.8 |
Turnout | 11,606 | 55.8 |
| Labour win |
46. Clydebank & Kilpatrick North Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Labour | W. Worthington | 5,820 | 49.2 |
| Independent Progressive | A. Lawson | 3,302 | 27.9 |
| Communist | J. Reid | 2,700 | 22.8 |
Majority | 2,518 | 21.3 |
Turnout | 11,822 | 60.7 |
| Labour win |
Bearsden & Milngavie District
47. Milngavie/ Kilmardinny Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Independent | J.G. Breckenridge | 3,304 | 42.0 |
| Conservative | A.I. McAlpine | 2,606 | 33.1 |
| Labour | R.E. Black | 1,416 | 18.0 |
| Liberal | T.C. Harvey | 545 | 6.9 |
Majority | 698 | 8.9 |
Turnout | 7,861 | 66.2 |
| Independent win |
48. Bearsden Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Conservative | W. Boyle | 5,149 | 59.3 |
| Independent | J.F. Doig | 2,585 | 29.8 |
| Liberal | J.A. Thompson | 956 | 11.0 |
Majority | 2,564 | 29.5 |
Turnout | 8,690 | 61.1 |
| Conservative win |
Bishopbriggs & Kirkintilloch District
49. Kirkintilloch Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| SNP | J. Lucas | 4,169 | 36.8 |
| Labour | E. McGaughrin | 3,502 | 30.9 |
| Conservative | D. Donovan | 2,824 | 24.9 |
| Liberal | Marguerite Turcan | 836 | 7.4 |
Majority | 667 | 5.9 |
Turnout | 11,331 | 64.8 |
| SNP win |
50. Bishopbriggs Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Independent | J. Proctor | 3,538 | 32.9 |
| Labour | G. Scobie | 2,740 | 25.5 |
| Conservative | N. McCune | 2,264 | 21.1 |
| SNP | G. Paterson | 2,199 | 20.5 |
Majority | 798 | 7.4 |
Turnout | 10,741 | 61.1 |
| Independent win |
51. Chryston & Kelvin Valley Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Labour | C. Gray | 5,223 | 50.7 |
| SNP | Esther McKean | 5,086 | 49.3 |
Majority | 137 | 1.4 |
Turnout | 10,309 | 63.3 |
| Labour win |
Cumbernauld District
52. Cumbernauld South & East Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| SNP | G. Murray | 5,268 | 56.3 |
| Labour | Agnes McLean | 4,088 | 43.7 |
Majority | 1,180 | 12.6 |
Turnout | 9,356 | 57.6 |
| SNP win |
Kilsyth & Cumbernauld North West Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| SNP | Janette Jones | 4,651 | 50.5 |
| Labour | A. Houston | 4,128 | 44.9 |
| Liberal | C. Hall | 424 | 4.6 |
Majority | 523 | 5.6 |
Turnout | 9,203 | 58.9 |
| SNP win |
Monklands District
54. Coatbridge West Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Labour | J. Whelan | 5,577 | 55.2 |
| Conservative | Florence Inglis | 4,529 | 44.8 |
Majority | 1,048 | 10.4 |
Turnout | 10,106 | 55.1 |
| Labour win |
55. Coatbridge East Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Labour | Charlotte Toal | 3,981 | 47.2 |
| Conservative | G. Hill | 2,676 | 31.7 |
| Independent Labour | H. Hendrie | 1,785 | 21.1 |
Majority | 1,305 | 15.5 |
Turnout | 8,442 | 53.4 |
| Labour win |
56. Airdrie East Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Labour | R. Stewart | 4,482 | 39.1 |
| Conservative | J. Crichton | 3,512 | 30.7 |
| Independent | J. Brunton | 1,986 | 17.3 |
| SNP | J. Russell | 1,480 | 12.9 |
Majority | 970 | 8.4 |
Turnout | 11,460 | 60.0 |
| Labour win |
57. Airdrie West Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Labour | J. Donnelly | 5,141 | 54.0 |
| Conservative | J. Murdoch | 4,378 | 46.0 |
Majority | 763 | 8.0 |
Turnout | 9,519 | 48.4 |
| Labour win |
Motherwell District
58. Dalziel Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Labour | B. Scott | 4,816 | 47.8 |
| Conservative | E.C. Houston | 3,337 | 33.1 |
| Communist | J. Sneddon | 1,928 | 19.1 |
Majority | 1,479 | 14.7 |
Turnout | 10,071 | 50.5 |
| Labour win |
59. Wishaw Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Labour | J. Gibson | 4,424 | 59.3 |
| Conservative | M. Morrison | 3,032 | 40.7 |
Majority | 1,392 | 18.6 |
Turnout | 7,456 | 43.9 |
| Labour win |
60. Clydevale Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Labour | J. Fyfe | 4,873 | 63.8 |
| Conservative | T. Lannigan | 2,760 | 36.2 |
Majority | 2,113 | 27.6 |
Turnout | 7,633 | 46.2 |
| Labour win |
61. Fortissat Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Labour | J. Burns | Unopposed | N/A |
Majority | N/A | N/A |
Turnout | N/A | N/A |
| Labour win |
62. Bellshill & Tannochside Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Labour | R. Stewart | 4,482 | 39.1 |
| Conservative | J. Crichton | 3,512 | 30.7 |
| Independent | J. Brunton | 1,986 | 17.3 |
| SNP | J. Russell | 1,480 | 12.9 |
Majority | 970 | 8.4 |
Turnout | 11,460 | 60.0 |
| Labour win |
63. Clydesdale Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Labour | E. Myles | 4,870 | 54.2 |
| SNP | R. Hendrie | 2,746 | 30.5 |
| Conservative | M. Jeffrey | 966 | 10.7 |
| Communist | D. Bolton | 410 | 4.6 |
Majority | 2,124 | 23.7 |
Turnout | 8,992 | 49.1 |
| Labour win |
Kilmarnock North
Source:[3]
Kilmarnock South
Source:[3]
Stewarton and Irvine Valley
Stewarton and Irvine Valley Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Labour | J. McChristie | 5,927 | 55.1 |
| Conservative | A. Foote | 2,912 | 27.1 |
| Liberal | A. Wight | 1,917 | 17.8 |
Majority | 3,015 | 28.0 |
Turnout | 10,756 | 53.5 |
Registered electors | 20,281 | |
| Labour win (new seat) |
Source:[3]
Cumnock
Cumnock Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Labour | W. Paterson | Unopposed |
Registered electors | 16,182 | |
| Labour win (new seat) |
Source:[3]
New Cumnock and Doon Valley
New Cumnock and Doon Irvine Valley Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Labour | W. Goudie | Unopposed |
Registered electors | 17,684 | |
| Labour win (new seat) |
Source:[3]
References
- ^ "Formation Electoral Arrangements". Local Government Boundary Commission for Scotland. Retrieved 5 January 2023.
- ^ a b c "Information Paper Local government in Scotland: before 1975" (PDF). Boundaries Scotland. Retrieved 5 January 2023.
- ^ a b c d e f Botchel, J. M.; Denver, D. T. (1975). The Scottish Local Government Elections 1974: Results and Statistics (PDF). Edinburgh: Scottish Academic Press. Retrieved 5 January 2023.
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