1974 Western Isles Area Council election

The 1974 Western Isles Area Council election, the first election to the Western Isles Council, was held on 7 May 1974 as part of the wider 1974 Scottish regional elections. All candidates stood as Independents, and 16 candidates were elected unopposed.[1]

1974 Western Isles Area Council election

7 May 1974 (1974-05-07)

All 30 seats to Western Isles Council
16 seats needed for a majority
  First party
 
Party Independent
Last election 30 seats, 100.0%
Seats won 30
Popular vote 6,430
Percentage 100.0%

Council control after election


Independent

Aggregate results

Western Isles Council election, 1974[1]
Party Seats Gains Losses Net gain/loss Seats % Votes % Votes +/−
  Independent 30 100.00 100.00 6,430

References


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