Newtown, Swinton & Pendlebury Borough Council
At the most recent election (4 May 1972), H. Shaw (The Labour Party) won Newtown, with a majority of 649 votes.
- Area type
- ward
- Within
- Swinton & Pendlebury Borough Council
- Elections recorded
- 2
- Recorded results
- 5
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| H. Shaw | The Labour Party | 1,312 | 63.4% | Yes |
| M. Simm | Conservative Party | 663 | 32% | No |
| H. Crellin | Communist | 96 | 4.6% | No |
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| K. Clements | Conservative Party | 898 | 52.9% | Yes |
| C. Edwards | The Labour Party | 798 | 47.1% | No |