Benwell, Newcastle upon Tyne County Borough Council
At the most recent election (4 May 1972), T. Yellowley (The Labour Party) won Benwell, with a majority of 1,086 votes.
- Area type
- ward
- Within
- Newcastle upon Tyne County Borough Council
- Elections recorded
- 2
- Recorded results
- 9
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| T. Yellowley | The Labour Party | 1,296 | 79.3% | Yes |
| R. McLeod | Conservative Party | 210 | 12.8% | No |
| P. Ruff | The Liberal Party | 129 | 7.9% | No |
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J. Beacham | The Labour Party | 2,079 | 27.7% | Yes |
| E. Hepple | The Labour Party | 1,985 | 26.5% | Yes |
| T. Yellowley | The Labour Party | 1,943 | 25.9% | Yes |
| P. Hall | Conservative Party | 508 | 6.8% | No |
| R. Bacon | Conservative Party | 496 | 6.6% | No |
| R. Holford | Conservative Party | 490 | 6.5% | No |