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    1976 handbook

    Bolton: 1976 local elections

    3 wards with results. Council page

    Before (end of 1975) (69 seats, Elections Centre)

    Conservative 42 · Labour 23 · The Liberal Party 3 · Other 1

    After (end of 1976) (69 seats, Elections Centre)

    Conservative 43 · Labour 20 · Other 4 · The Liberal Party 2

    Ward results

    Astley Bridge1 seat
    Waterworth F.Conservative2,871
    G. RileyLabour832
    Horwich1 seat
    B. CrumblehulmeConservative2,159
    J. McBurnieLabour1,924
    No. 2 (Darcy Lever Cum Breightmet)1 seat · turnout 39.3%
    M. WalshConservative2,900
    K. MacivorLabour2,327