Gillingham South West - Election - 7 May 1981

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It was the first election to be held in the ward following a boundary review. The Conservatives won the new seat.

John Spence was elected as councillor for the division.

Result

The following result was declared by the returning officer:

Candidate Votes %

Spence John John Spence *
Conservative 2,563 63.9%

Peatfield A. A. Peatfield
Liberal 874 21.8%

Anderson Ms. M. Ms. M. Anderson
Labour 573 14.3%

Turnout 43.4%

Conservative win (new ward)

Candidate	Votes	%
Spence John John Spence * Conservative	2,563	63.9%
Peatfield A. A. Peatfield Liberal	874	21.8%
Anderson Ms. M. Ms. M. Anderson Labour	573	14.3%
Turnout		43.4%
Conservative win (new ward)

* Denotes a councillor standing for re-election.

To order the candidates by name or number of votes received, click on the appropriate column heading.

Vote Share

Vote share for the electoral division is calculated using the "top vote" method, which uses the candidate from each party with the highest number of votes.

Next election

2 May 1985 »