1979 Uttlesford District Council election

1979 Uttlesford District Council election

3 May 1979 (1979-05-03)
All 42 seats to Uttlesford District Council 22 seats needed for a majority
First party Second party   Party Conservative Independent Seats won 28 7 Seat change 2 2 Popular vote 18,359 4,978 Percentage 53.5% 14.5% Swing 2.0% 6.9%   Third party Fourth party   Party Labour Liberal Seats won 4 3 Seat change 1 1 Popular vote 8,731 2,238 Percentage 25.5% 6.5% Swing 5.4% 10.3%
Council control before election Conservative Council control after election Conservative

The 1979 Uttlesford District Council election took place on 3 May 1979 to elect members of Uttlesford District Council in England. This was on the same day as other local elections.

Summary

1979 Uttlesford District Council election

Party		Seats	Gains	Losses	Net gain/loss	Seats %	Votes %	Votes	+/−
	Conservative	28			2	66.7	53.5	18,359	–2.0
	Independent	7			2	16.7	14.5	4,978	+6.9
	Labour	4			1	9.5	25.5	8,731	+5.4
	Liberal	3			1	7.1	6.5	2,238	–10.3