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and under new division boundaries.The County of Lancashire (Electoral Arrangements) Order 1981 S.I. 1981/43 Any multi-member wards were abolished and each of 99 wards returned one councillor in this election. The election saw a significant

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recovery from the previous, along with a Conservative fall, leading Labour to gain control of the council for the first time in its history.

Results

Ward Results

Notes

References

The Elections Centre, Lancashire County Council Election Results 1973-2009 (PDF)

External links

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