The 1973 Bedford District Council election took place on 10 May 1973 to elect members of
Bedford District Council in England. This was the same day as other
local elections
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Overall Results
A total of 32,885 valid votes were cast.
The turnout was 37.8%
After the election the composition of the council was:
Ward Results
Cauldwell
De Parys
Goldington
Harpur
Kingsbrook
Newnham
Queens Park
Bromham
Oakley
Carlton & Harrold
Felmersham & Sharnbrook
Knotting & Souldrop
Swineshead
Riseley
Roxton
Kempston Rural
Wootton
Turvey
Kempston
Clapham
Eastcotts
Great Barford
Renhold
Wilshamstead
References
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Bedford District Council election
1973
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Bedford District Council 1973