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1962 Bermondsey Borough election

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English election

Elections to the Metropolitan Borough of Bermondsey were held in 1962. These were the last elections before the borough became part of the London Borough of Southwark in 1965.

The borough had 13 wards which returned between 3 and 5 members. Of the 13 wards 9 of the wards had all candidates elected unopposed. Labour won all the seats and the Conservatives, the only opposition, only stood in 4 wards.

Election result

Bermondsey Borough Election Result 1962
Party Seats Gains Losses Net gain/loss Seats % Votes % Votes +/−
  Labour 45 100.0
  Conservative 0 0.0

References

  1. Willis, Alan; Woollard, John (2000). Twentieth Century Local Election Results Volume 2: Election Results For London Metropolitan Boroughs (1931–1962). Plymouth: Local Government Chronicle Elections Centre.
Preceded by
1959 Bermondsey Borough election
Southwark local elections Succeeded by
1964 Southwark Council election
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