1980 Lochaber District Council election

Elections to the Lochaber District Council took place in May 1980, alongside elections to the councils of Scotland's other districts.

1980 Lochaber District Council election

1 May 1980 (1980-05-01)
All 12 seats to Lochaber District Council 7 seats needed for a majority
First party Second party Third party   Party Independent Labour Independent Labour Seats won 8 2 1 Seat change 1 1 1 Popular vote 2,444 844 498 Percentage 58.8% 20.3% 12.0% Swing 14.4% 15.7% New   Fourth party   Party Liberal Seats won 1 Seat change 1 Popular vote 0 Percentage 0.0 Swing New
Council Control before election Independent Council Control after election Independent

Aggregate results

Lochaber District Election Result 1980

Party		Seats	Gains	Losses	Net gain/loss	Seats %	Votes %	Votes	+/−
	Independent	8			1		58.8	2,444	14.4
	Labour	2			1		20.3	844	15.7
	Liberal	1	1	0	1		0.0	0	New
	Independent Labour	1	1	0	1		12.0	498	New
	SNP	0	0	2	2	0.0	8.8	367	7.8