1977 Wiltshire County Council election

Elections to Wiltshire County Council were held on Thursday, 5 May 1977. The whole council of 79 members was up for election and the result was that the Conservatives took overall control, winning 57 seats, a gain of 17. They had previously had to rely on Independents. Labour ended with 14 county councillors, the Liberals and Independents four each.[1]

1977 Wiltshire County Council election

5 May 1977
 
Party Conservative Labour Independent

 
Party Liberal

The County of Wiltshire within England

Party before election

Conservative

Elected Party

Conservative

The Chairman of the Council since 1973, Frank Willan, was re-elected and continued in office until 1979, when he was succeeded by Nigel Anderson.

Election result

Result of Wiltshire County Council election, 1977[1]
Party Seats Gains Losses Net gain/loss Seats % Votes % Votes +/−
  Conservative 57 17 0 + 17 72.2 %
  Labour 14 0 7 - 7 17.7 %
  Liberal 4 0 3 - 3 5.1 %
  Independent 4 0 7 - 7 5.1 %

Notes

  1. 'Conservatives triumph in Greater London and metropolitan counties' in The Times of London, issue 59997 dated 7 May 1977, p. 3
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