East, Failsworth Urban District Council
At the most recent election (4 May 1972), J. Riley (Conservative Party) won East, with a majority of 28 votes.
- Area type
- ward
- Within
- Failsworth Urban District Council
- Elections recorded
- 2
- Recorded results
- 4
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J. Riley | Conservative Party | 728 | 51% | Yes |
| G. Leech | The Labour Party | 700 | 49% | No |
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J. Fahey | The Labour Party | 853 | 50.7% | Yes |
| J. Wilkinson | Conservative Party | 829 | 49.3% | No |