1977 Argyll and Bute District Council election

Elections to Argyll and Bute Council were held in May 1977, the same day as the other Scottish local government district elections

1977 Argyll and Bute Council election

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All 26 seats to Argyll and Bute Council
14 seats needed for a majority
  First party Second party Third party
 
Party Independent Conservative SNP
Seats won 20 4 2
Seat change Decrease1 Decrease1 Increase2
Popular vote 8,416 2,772 1,613
Percentage 63.9% 21.0% 12.2%
Swing Decrease1.3% Increase1.9% Increase8.4%

Council Control


Independent

Election results

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Argyll and Bute District Council Election Result 1977[1]
Party Seats Gains Losses Net gain/loss Seats % Votes % Votes +/−
  Independent 20  0  1  1 63.9 8,416  1.3
  Conservative 4  0  1  1 21.0 2,772  1.9
  SNP 2  2  0  2 12.2 1,613  8.4
  Labour 0  0  0  0 0.0 2.9 378  9.0

References

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