1977 Suffolk County Council election

The 1977 Suffolk County Council election took place on 5 May 1977 to elect members of Suffolk County Council in Suffolk, England. It was held on the same day as other local elections.

1977 Suffolk County Council election

5 May 1977 (1977-05-05)
All 82 seats to Suffolk County Council 42 seats needed for a majority
First party Second party   Party Conservative Labour Seats won 70 9 Seat change 23 20 Popular vote 101,692 51,712 Percentage 62.0% 31.6% Swing 13.5% 11.9%   Third party Fourth party   Party Independent Liberal Seats won 2 1 Seat change 1 2 Popular vote 7,039 2,282 Percentage 4.3% 1.4% Swing 1.2% 2.8%
Council control before election Conservative Council control after election Conservative

Summary

Election result

1977 Suffolk County Council election
Party		Candidates	Seats	Gains	Losses	Net gain/loss	Seats %	Votes %	Votes	+/−
	Conservative	70	70			23	85.4	62.0	101,692	+13.5
	Labour	70	9			20	11.0	31.6	51,712	–11.9
	Independent	9	2			1	2.4	4.3	7,039	+1.2
	Liberal	8	1			2	1.2	1.4	2,282	–2.8
	Ind. Conservative	1	0				0.0	0.6	971	–0.2
	National Front	2	0				0.0	0.1	193	N/A