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1955 Ayrshire County Council election

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The administrative county of Ayrshire (1889–1974), shown within northern Britain.

Elections to Ayrshire County Council were held on 10 May 1955. The Local Government (Scotland) Act 1889 established Ayrshire as an administrative county, governed by a County Council.

Following the election the council was composed of 25 Labourites, 16 Progressives/Moderates, and an Independent. The former council had composed 24 Labourites, 15 Progressives/Moderates, and an Independent. Due to the splitting of several larger divisions 3 new seats had to be filled.[1]

Aggregate results

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Midlothian County Council election, 1955[1]
Contested Seats
Party Seats Gains Losses Net gain/loss Seats % Votes % Votes +/−
  Labour 25
  Progressives 16
  Independent 1

Results by division

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References

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  1. ^ a b "VOTING POWER UNCHANGED: Ayr County Council". The Glasgow Herald. 12 May 1955. p. 12.

Notes

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