1973 Cornwall County Council election

1973 Cornwall County Council election

12 April 1973
All 79 seats of Cornwall County Council 40 seats needed for a majority
First party Second party Third party   Party Independent Conservative Labour Seats won 71 5 3 Popular vote 54,611 3,300 4,727 Percentage 67.5% 5.2% 7.5%
The County of Cornwall within England
Council control before election Independent Council control after election Independent

Elections to Cornwall County Council were held on 12 April 1973. This was on the same day as other UK county council elections. The whole council of 79 members was up for election and the council fell under the control of Independents.

Results summary

Result of 1973 Cornwall County Council election

Party		Seats	Gains	Losses	Net gain/loss	Seats %	Votes %	Votes	+/−
	Independent	71				89.9	86.9	54,611
	Conservative	5				6.3	5.2	3,300
	Labour	3				3.8	7.5	4,727
	Liberal	0				0.0	0.4	232