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    Portobello West, Edinburgh Town Council (Corporation of Edinburgh)

    At the most recent election (3 November 1896), Councillor Alfred Nichol (Unknown / not stated), Councillor George Balfour (Unknown / not stated) and William Gray (Conservative Party) won Portobello West, with a majority of 150 votes.

    Area type
    ward
    Within
    Edinburgh Town Council (Corporation of Edinburgh)
    Elections recorded
    1
    Recorded results
    4
    Portobello West: Local elections 3 Nov 1896
    CandidatePartyVotesShareElected
    Councillor Alfred NicholUnknown / not stated38330.8%Yes
    Councillor George BalfourUnknown / not stated37129.8%Yes
    William GrayConservative Party32025.7%Yes
    John ShepherdUnknown / not stated17013.7%No

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