1976 Tendring District Council election

The 1976 Tendring District Council election took place on 6 May 1976 to elect members of Tendring District Council in England. This was the same day as other local elections held across the United Kingdom.

1976 Tendring District Council election

6 May 1976 (1976-05-06)
All 60 seats to Tendring District Council 31 seats needed for a majority
First party Second party Third party   Party Conservative Independent Liberal Last election 31 seats, 43.9% 11 seats, 7.8% 4 seats, 11.0% Seats won 39 9 5 Seat change 8 2 1 Popular vote 33,118 8,964 6,991 Percentage 52.0% 9.4% 11.0% Swing 8.1% 1.6% 5.2%   Fourth party Fifth party   Party Residents Labour Last election 3 seats, 6.4% 11 seats, 20.9% Seats won 4 3 Seat change 1 8 Popular vote 4,038 13,336 Percentage 6.3% 20.9% Swing 0.1% 14.8%
Council control before election Conservative Council control after election Conservative

Summary

Election result

1976 Tendring District Council election

Party		Seats	Gains	Losses	Net gain/loss	Seats %	Votes %	Votes	+/−
	Conservative	39			8	65.0	52.0	33,118	+8.1
	Independent	9			2	15.0	9.4	8,964	+1.6
	Liberal	5			1	8.3	11.0	6,991	+5.2
	Residents	4			1	6.7	6.3	4,038	–0.1
	Labour	3			8	5.0	20.9	13,336	–14.8
	Ratepayer	0				0.0	0.5	297	N/A