1979 Colchester Borough Council election
1979 UK local government election
The 1979 Colchester Borough Council election took place on 3 May 1979 to elect members to Colchester Borough Council in Essex, England. This was on the same day as the 1979 general election and other local elections across the United Kingdom.
The Conservatives held their position against Labour, with both parties losing vote share. The Conservatives lost a seat to a Residents Association candidate in Tiptree.
Summary
Ward results
Berechurch
Castle
Copford & Eight Ash Green
Great & Little Horksley
Great Tey
Harbour
Lexden
Mile End
New Town
No Liberal candidate as previous (–6.2).
Prettygate
Pyefleet
Shrub End
St. Andrews
St. Annes
St. Johns
St. Marys
Stanway
Tiptree
No Labour candidate as previous (–13.2).
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