East - Medway Elects

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East was a five-member ward which elected councillors for the first time in June 1973. The ward was abolished in May 1979 following a boundary review.

There have been two elections in East ward. In the last election in May 1976, Labour received the highest number of votes and won one of the seats. The Conservatives won the remaining four seats.

Voters in the ward have only ever elected Labour or The Conservatives councillors.

Former Councillors

The following councillors represented East ward between 1973 and 1979:

Ms. D. Flint
(Con)

6 May 1976 - 3 May 1979

Ms. C. Jones
(Con)

6 May 1976 - 3 May 1979

Graham Payne
(Con)

6 May 1976 - 3 May 1979

W. Wickenden
(Con)

6 May 1976 - 3 May 1979

Paul Harriott
(Lab)

7 Jun 1973 - 3 May 1979

Ms. J. Grierson
(Lab)

7 Jun 1973 - 6 May 1976

Ms. H. Lambourne
(Lab)

7 Jun 1973 - 6 May 1976

John Shaw
(Lab)

7 Jun 1973 - 6 May 1976

R. Willer
(Lab)

7 Jun 1973 - 6 May 1976

Elections

The following elections took place in East ward between 1973 and 1979:

Council election

6 May 1976

Council election

7 June 1973

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