Bethnal Green East (1965 ward)

For the ward created in 2014 and renamed Bethnal Green East in 2022, see Bethnal Green East (2014 ward).
Bethnal Green East
Former electoral ward
for the Tower Hamlets London Borough Council
BoroughTower Hamlets
CountyGreater London
Population9,840 (1966 estimate)
Electorate
  • 7,147 (1964)
  • 6,454 (1968)
  • 6,011 (1971)
  • 5,587 (1974)
Area232.5 acres (0.941 km2)
Former electoral ward
Created1965
Abolished1978
Councillors3
External image
image icon Map showing Bethnal Green East ward boundaries from 1965 to 1978

Bethnal Green East was an electoral ward in the London Borough of Tower Hamlets. The ward was created in 1965 and abolished in 1978. It ward was first used in the 1964 elections and last used for the 1974 elections. It returned councillors to Tower Hamlets London Borough Council. In 2022, the ward of Bethnal Green was renamed and has since been called Bethnal Green East.

Tower Hamlets council elections

1974 election

The election took place on 2 May 1974.[1]

1974 Tower Hamlets London Borough Council election: Bethnal Green East
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Labour E. Bishop 601
Labour L. Brazier 593
Labour G. Browne 593
Liberal D. Williams 312
Liberal S. Jayes 311
Majority
Turnout 5,587 17.9
Labour hold Swing
Labour hold Swing
Labour hold Swing

1971 election

The election took place on 13 May 1971.[2]

1968 election

The election took place on 9 May 1968.[3]

1968 Tower Hamlets London Borough Council election: Bethnal Green East
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Labour E. Bishop Unopposed
Labour G. Browne Unopposed
Labour P. Walker Unopposed
Registered electors 7,147
Labour hold
Labour hold
Labour hold

1964 election

The election took place on 7 May 1964.[4]

1964 Tower Hamlets London Borough Council election: Bethnal Green East
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Labour E. Bishop Unopposed
Labour G. Browne Unopposed
Labour A. Jacob Unopposed
Registered electors 7,147
Labour win (new seat)
Labour win (new seat)
Labour win (new seat)

References

  1. ^ "London Borough Council Elections: 2 May 1974" (PDF). London Datastore. Greater London Council. 1974. Retrieved 19 October 2024.
  2. ^ "London Borough Council Elections: 13 May 1971" (PDF). London Datastore. Greater London Council. 1971. Retrieved 19 October 2024.
  3. ^ "London Borough Council Elections: 9 May 1968" (PDF). London Datastore. Greater London Council. April 1969. Retrieved 19 October 2024.
  4. ^ "London Borough Council Elections: 7 May 1964" (PDF). London Datastore. London County Council. November 1964. Retrieved 19 October 2024.

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