1978 London local elections

Local government elections took place in London, and some other parts of the United Kingdom on Thursday 4 May 1978. Ward changes took place in every borough (except Enfield) which increased the total number of councillors by 41 from 1,867 to 1,908.

All London borough council seats were up for election. The previous Borough elections in London were in 1974.

Results summary

 * Turnout: 2,213,900 voters cast ballots, a turnout of 42.9% (+6.6%).

Overall councillor numbers

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