Fairlop (ward)
electoral ward in the London borough of Redbridge
Fairlop is an electoral ward in the London Borough of Redbridge. The ward has existed since the creation of the borough on 1 April 1965 and was first used in the 1964 elections. It returns three councillors to Redbridge London Borough Council.
Redbridge council elections since 2018
There was a revision of ward boundaries in Redbridge in 2018.
2022 election
The election took place on 5 May 2022.
2018 election
The election took place on 3 May 2018.
2002–2018 Redbridge council elections
There was a revision of ward boundaries in Redbridge in 2002.
2014 election
2010 election
2006 election
2002 election
1978–2002 Redbridge council elections
1998 election
The election took place on 7 May 1998.
1994 election
The election took place on 5 May 1994.
1990 election
The election took place on 3 May 1990.
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