1978 Orkney Islands Council election

The 1978 Orkney Islands Council election, the second election to Orkney Islands Council, was held on 2 May 1978 as part of the wider 1978 Scottish regional elections. Only independent candidates contested the election and ten seats were uncontested.

1978 Orkney Islands Council election

2 May 1978

All 24 seats to Orkney Islands Council
13 seats needed for a majority
  First party
 
Leader George Marwick
Party Independent
Leader's seat Birsay
(defeated)
Last election 24
Seats won 24
Seat change 1
Popular vote 4,458
Percentage 100.0%
Swing

Council Convener before election

George Marwick
Independent

Council Convener after election

Edwin Eunson
Independent

Results

1978 Orkney Islands election[1]
Party Seats Gains Losses Net gain/loss Seats % Votes % Votes +/−
  Independent 24 1 0 1 100.0% 4,458

References

  1. Bochel, JM; Denver, DT. "Scottish Regional Elections, 1978" (PDF).
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