1979 Uttlesford District Council election

1979 Uttlesford District Council election

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All 42 seats to Uttlesford District Council 22 seats needed for a majority
First party Second party   Party Conservative Independent Seats won 28 7 Seat change 2 2 Popular vote 18,359 4,978 Percentage 53.5% 14.5% Swing 2.0% 6.9%   Third party Fourth party   Party Labour Liberal Seats won 4 3 Seat change 1 1 Popular vote 8,731 2,238 Percentage 25.5% 6.5% Swing 5.4% 10.3%
Council control before election Conservative Council control after election Conservative

The 1979 Uttlesford District Council election took place on 3 May 1979 to elect members of Uttlesford District Council in England.^[1] This was on the same day as other local elections.

1979 Uttlesford District Council election

Party		Seats	Gains	Losses	Net gain/loss	Seats %	Votes %	Votes	+/−
	Conservative	28			2	66.7	53.5	18,359	–2.0
	Independent	7			2	16.7	14.5	4,978	+6.9
	Labour	4			1	9.5	25.5	8,731	+5.4
	Liberal	3			1	7.1	6.5	2,238	–10.3