Preston, Tynemouth County Borough Council
At the most recent election (4 May 1972), J. Pearson (Independent) won Preston.
- Area type
- ward
- Within
- Tynemouth County Borough Council
- Elections recorded
- 27
- Recorded results
- 38
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J. Pearson | Independent | 0 | — | Yes |
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J. Knox | Independent | 0 | — | Yes |
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| R. O'Herlihy | Independent | 0 | — | Yes |
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| R. Meadows | Independent | 0 | — | Yes |
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J. Knox | Independent | 0 | — | Yes |
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G. Bantham | Independent | 1,595 | 85.4% | Yes |
| T. Snowden | The Labour Party | 272 | 14.6% | No |
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| R. Meadows | Independent | 1,411 | 75.3% | Yes |
| R. Peneluna | The Liberal Party | 464 | 24.7% | No |
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J. Knox | Independent | 0 | — | Yes |
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G. Bantham | Independent | 1,693 | 76% | Yes |
| I. Arkley | The Labour Party | 535 | 24% | No |
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| R. Meadows | Independent | 0 | — | Yes |
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J. Knox | Independent | 0 | — | Yes |
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| M. Turner | Independent | 0 | — | Yes |
