The 1964 Newham London Borough Council election took place on 7 May 1964 to elect members of Newham London Borough Council in London, England. The whole council was up for election and the Labour Party gained control of the council.
Background
These elections were the first to the newly formed borough. Previously elections had taken place in the County Borough of East Ham, County Borough of West Ham, Metropolitan Borough of Woolwich and Municipal Borough of Barking. These boroughs were joined to form the new London Borough of Newham by the London Government Act 1963.
A total of 145 candidates stood in the election for the 60 seats being contested across 24 wards. 3 seats in one ward went unopposed. These included a full slate from the Labour Party, while the Liberal and Conservative parties stood 38 and 20 respectively. Other candidates included 17 Residents, 7 Communists and 2 Independents. There were 12 three-seat wards and 12 two-seat wards.
This election had aldermen as well as directly elected councillors. Labour got all 10 aldermen.
The Council was elected in 1964 as a "shadow authority" but did not start operations until 1 April 1965.
Election result
The results saw Labour gain the new council with a majority of 40 after winning 50 of the 60 seats. Overall turnout in the election was 29.4%. This turnout included 333 postal votes.
Newham Local Election Result 1964[1][2][3] Party | Seats | Gains | Losses | Net gain/loss | Seats % | Votes % | Votes | +/− |
| Labour | 50 | 50 | 0 | +50 | 83.3 | 59.8 | | |
| Other parties | 7 | 7 | 0 | +7 | 11.7 | 18.5 | | |
| Liberal | 3 | 3 | 0 | +3 | 5.0 | 15.7 | | |
| Conservative | 0 | 0 | 0 | ±0.0 | 0.0 | 6.0 | | |
Results by ward
Beckton
Beckton (2)[2][3] Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% |
| Labour | W. Pattinson | 924 | 85.6 | N/A |
| Labour | H.A. Taylor | 850 | | N/A |
| Communist | R.A. Offley | 80 | 7.4 | N/A |
| Liberal | E. Hayes | 75 | 7.0 | N/A |
Turnout | 1,059 | 20.1 | N/A |
Registered electors | 5,275 | | |
| Labour win (new seat) |
| Labour win (new seat) |
Bemersyde
Bemersyde (2)[2][3] Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% |
| Labour | F.H. Ferrier | 1,469 | 69.3 | N/A |
| Labour | H. Bauckham | 1,467 | | N/A |
| Liberal | R. Savill | 652 | 30.7 | N/A |
| Liberal | E. Gull | 632 | | N/A |
Turnout | 2,158 | 35.7 | N/A |
Registered electors | 6,044 | | |
| Labour win (new seat) |
| Labour win (new seat) |
Canning Town & Grange
Canning Town & Grange (2)[2][3] Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% |
| Labour | C.L. Bock | 1,011 | 72.4 | N/A |
| Labour | D.A. Sherman | 993 | | N/A |
| Liberal | J. Freeman | 173 | 12.4 | N/A |
| Independent | F. Barratt | 160 | 11.5 | N/A |
| Liberal | L. Hollick | 138 | | N/A |
| Communist | E. Barnes | 53 | 3.8 | N/A |
Turnout | 1,321 | 20.4 | N/A |
Registered electors | 6,476 | | |
| Labour win (new seat) |
| Labour win (new seat) |
Castle
Castle (2)[2][3] Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% |
| Labour | W. Johnson | 1,186 | 50.6 | N/A |
| Labour | A.C. Smith | 1,166 | | N/A |
| Residents | H.W. Hennem | 1,116 | 47.6 | N/A |
| Residents | A. Hall | 1,099 | | N/A |
| Communist | F.C. Farmer | 41 | 1.8 | N/A |
Turnout | 2,365 | 40.0 | N/A |
Registered electors | 5,911 | | |
| Labour win (new seat) |
| Labour win (new seat) |
Central
Central (2)[2][3] Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% |
| Labour | J. Hart | 1,148 | 75.5 | N/A |
| Labour | J.R. Kent | 1,088 | | N/A |
| Liberal | B. Allen | 372 | 24.5 | N/A |
| Liberal | A.J. Retter | 338 | | N/A |
Turnout | 1,526 | 24.8 | N/A |
Registered electors | 6,142 | | |
| Labour win (new seat) |
| Labour win (new seat) |
Custom House & Silvertown
Custom House & Silvertown (3)[2][3] Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% |
| Labour | W. Dunlop | 1,446 | 75.7 | N/A |
| Labour | W. Rees | 1,339 | | N/A |
| Labour | P.F. Newman | 1,329 | | N/A |
| Liberal | Eugene Johnson | 395 | 20.7 | N/A |
| Liberal | D. Burrows | 335 | | N/A |
| Liberal | E. Smith | 252 | | N/A |
| Communist | J. Walker | 70 | 3.7 | N/A |
Turnout | 1,868 | 22.0 | N/A |
Registered electors | 8,492 | | |
| Labour win (new seat) |
| Labour win (new seat) |
| Labour win (new seat) |
Forest Gate
Forest Gate (3)[2][3] Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% |
| Labour | T.H. Camp | 1,468 | 59.0 | N/A |
| Labour | F.G. White | 1,437 | | N/A |
| Labour | J. Sinclair | 1,424 | | N/A |
| Liberal | H. Brooke | 559 | 22.4 | N/A |
| Liberal | D. Abramson | 508 | | N/A |
| Liberal | M. Reed | 470 | | N/A |
| Conservative | P.W. Sims | 407 | 16.3 | N/A |
| Conservative | E.L. Knight | 402 | | N/A |
| Conservative | T.W. Orrin | 385 | | N/A |
| Independent | D. Hanlon | 56 | 2.2 | N/A |
Turnout | 2,449 | 25.8 | N/A |
Registered electors | 9,493 | | |
| Labour win (new seat) |
| Labour win (new seat) |
| Labour win (new seat) |
Greatfield
Hudsons
Hudsons (3)[2][3] Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% |
| Labour | H.E. Fitzsimons | 1,730 | 83.3 | N/A |
| Labour | W. Cross | 1,724 | | N/A |
| Labour | M. Davidson | 1,712 | | N/A |
| Liberal | L. Burrows | 347 | 16.7 | N/A |
| Liberal | P. Hayes | 329 | | N/A |
| Liberal | M. Flaherty | 325 | | N/A |
Turnout | 2,175 | 24.5 | N/A |
Registered electors | 8,872 | | |
| Labour win (new seat) |
| Labour win (new seat) |
| Labour win (new seat) |
Kensington
Kensington (2)[2][3] Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% |
| Residents | E.A.R. Lonsdale | 1,330 | 53.6 | N/A |
| Residents | H.J. Ringrow | 1,300 | | N/A |
| Labour | L. Nicholas | 959 | 38.7 | N/A |
| Labour | R. Swanton | 957 | | N/A |
| Conservative | G.L. Crocker | 192 | 7.7 | N/A |
| Conservative | P. Whitehead | 174 | | N/A |
Turnout | 2,494 | 45.0 | N/A |
Registered electors | 5,548 | | |
| Residents win (new seat) |
| Residents win (new seat) |
Little Ilford
Little Ilford (3)[2][3] Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% |
| Labour | H.F. Lugg | 1,566 | 73.8 | N/A |
| Labour | W.E. Hurford | 1,563 | | N/A |
| Labour | M.E. Helps | 1,541 | | N/A |
| Liberal | H.W.F. Mason | 394 | 18.6 | N/A |
| Liberal | S.G. Avis | 387 | | N/A |
| Liberal | S.J.A. Temple | 353 | | N/A |
| Communist | L.E. Brown | 163 | 7.7 | N/A |
Turnout | 2,106 | 23.4 | N/A |
Registered electors | 9,099 | | |
| Labour win (new seat) |
| Labour win (new seat) |
| Labour win (new seat) |
Manor Park
Manor Park (3)[2][3] Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% |
| Labour | R.C. Beadle | 1,497 | 45.2 | N/A |
| Labour | W. Batterham | 1,406 | | N/A |
| Labour | F. Fincham | 1,365 | | N/A |
| Conservative | C. Blackmore | 1,011 | 30.5 | N/A |
| Conservative | F. Stevens | 990 | | N/A |
| Conservative | W. Shearman | 899 | | N/A |
| Residents | P. Bowden | 806 | 24.3 | N/A |
| Residents | R. Elford | 791 | | N/A |
| Residents | E. Parker | 750 | | N/A |
Turnout | 3,268 | 34.4 | N/A |
Registered electors | 9,511 | | |
| Labour win (new seat) |
| Labour win (new seat) |
| Labour win (new seat) |
New Town
New Town (2)[2][3] Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% |
| Labour | J. Warren | 1,055 | 83.0 | N/A |
| Labour | S.W. Whitear | 1,046 | | N/A |
| Liberal | F.P. Penfold | 216 | 17.0 | N/A |
| Liberal | J. Clark | 205 | | N/A |
Turnout | 1,304 | 21.2 | N/A |
Registered electors | 6,140 | | |
| Labour win (new seat) |
| Labour win (new seat) |
Ordnance
Ordnance (2)[2][3] Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% |
| Labour | F.J. Radley | 996 | 79.1 | N/A |
| Labour | A.E. Gannon | 950 | | N/A |
| Liberal | A. Barr | 263 | 20.9 | N/A |
| Liberal | Mrs. E. McGrane | 221 | | N/A |
Turnout | 1,297 | 23.0 | N/A |
Registered electors | 5,635 | | |
| Labour win (new seat) |
| Labour win (new seat) |
Park
Park (3)[2][3] Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% |
| Labour | A. Wolffe | 2,042 | 64.9 | N/A |
| Labour | K. Hasler | 2,039 | | N/A |
| Labour | H.E.L. Ronan | 2,037 | | N/A |
| Liberal | J.H. Linehan | 1,106 | 35.1 | N/A |
| Liberal | N. Phillips | 1,083 | | N/A |
| Liberal | J.W. Francis | 999 | | N/A |
Turnout | 3,078 | 31.5 | N/A |
Registered electors | 9,759 | | |
| Labour win (new seat) |
| Labour win (new seat) |
| Labour win (new seat) |
Plaistow
Plaistow (3)[2][3] Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% |
| Labour | P.K. O’Connell | 1,303 | 83.5 | N/A |
| Labour | A. Bigg | 1,287 | | N/A |
| Labour | K.M. Webb | 1,262 | | N/A |
| Liberal | J. Towler | 257 | 16.5 | N/A |
Turnout | 1,573 | 18.4 | N/A |
Registered electors | 8,563 | | |
| Labour win (new seat) |
| Labour win (new seat) |
| Labour win (new seat) |
Plashet
Plashet (3)[2][3] Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% |
| Labour | E.S.C. Kebbell | 1,770 | 63.0 | N/A |
| Labour | J.C. Carter | 1,744 | | N/A |
| Labour | W. Watts | 1,675 | | N/A |
| Liberal | J.W. Giles | 818 | 29.1 | N/A |
| Liberal | D. Wheeler | 695 | | N/A |
| Liberal | P. Scriven | 694 | | N/A |
| Conservative | C.A. Knight | 223 | 7.9 | N/A |
| Conservative | E.W. Orrin | 208 | | N/A |
| Conservative | F. Strange | 192 | | N/A |
Turnout | 2,744 | 29.6 | N/A |
Registered electors | 9,255 | | |
| Labour win (new seat) |
| Labour win (new seat) |
| Labour win (new seat) |
St Stephens
South
South (3)[2][3] Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% |
| Labour | H.J. Fisher | 0 | N/A | N/A |
| Labour | T.A. Jenkinson | 0 | N/A | N/A |
| Labour | W. Knight | 0 | N/A | N/A |
Turnout | 0 | N/A | N/A |
Registered electors | 9,321 | | |
| Labour win (new seat) |
| Labour win (new seat) |
| Labour win (new seat) |
Stratford
Stratford (2)[2][3] Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% |
| Labour | E.G. Goodyer | 753 | 74.4 | N/A |
| Labour | J. Riley | 739 | | N/A |
| Liberal | R. McCarthy | 259 | 25.6 | N/A |
| Liberal | G. Jennings | 244 | | N/A |
Turnout | 1,054 | 18.6 | N/A |
Registered electors | 5,667 | | |
| Labour win (new seat) |
| Labour win (new seat) |
Upton
Upton (3)[2][3] Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% |
| Liberal | D. Brooke | 1,635 | 47.9 | N/A |
| Liberal | B.G. McCarthy | 1,476 | | N/A |
| Liberal | E. Wren | 1,450 | | N/A |
| Labour | D. Smith | 1,406 | 41.2 | N/A |
| Labour | G. Jacobs | 1,396 | | N/A |
| Labour | S.H. Smith | 1,380 | | N/A |
| Conservative | C.W. Balcomb | 369 | 10.8 | N/A |
| Conservative | S. Plant | 315 | | N/A |
| Conservative | W.L. Orrin | 301 | | N/A |
Turnout | 3,370 | 34.1 | N/A |
Registered electors | 9,871 | | |
| Liberal win (new seat) |
| Liberal win (new seat) |
| Liberal win (new seat) |
Wall End
Wall End (3)[2][3] Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% |
| Labour | E.M. Devenay | 1,852 | 58.3 | N/A |
| Labour | L. Griffiths | 1,814 | | N/A |
| Labour | S.A. Elson | 1,736 | | N/A |
| Residents | W. Mallendine | 1,032 | 32.5 | N/A |
| Residents | I. Zimmer | 1,026 | | N/A |
| Residents | A. Allen | 895 | | N/A |
| Communist | P. Allen | 292 | 9.2 | N/A |
Turnout | 2,980 | 33.8 | N/A |
Registered electors | 8,828 | | |
| Labour win (new seat) |
| Labour win (new seat) |
| Labour win (new seat) |
West Ham
West Ham (2)[2][3] Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% |
| Labour | J.F. Andrews | 829 | 79.6 | N/A |
| Labour | D.W. Lee | 799 | | N/A |
| Liberal | E. Darsey | 157 | 15.1 | N/A |
| Liberal | S.F. Wrightson | 123 | | N/A |
| Communist | A. Jones | 55 | 5.3 | N/A |
Turnout | 1,053 | 18.8 | N/A |
Registered electors | 5,605 | | |
| Labour win (new seat) |
| Labour win (new seat) |
Woodgrange
Woodgrange (2)[2][3] Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% |
| Labour | R. Ricketts | 972 | 41.5 | N/A |
| Labour | R. Evans | 922 | | N/A |
| Residents | D. Owen | 720 | 30.7 | N/A |
| Residents | L. Smith | 642 | | N/A |
| Liberal | D. Wheeler | 325 | 13.9 | N/A |
| Conservative | W. Willis | 325 | 13.9 | N/A |
| Conservative | M.H. Robinson | 287 | | N/A |
| Liberal | W. Krist | 106 | | N/A |
Turnout | 2,107 | 36.3 | N/A |
Registered electors | 5,805 | | |
| Labour win (new seat) |
| Labour win (new seat) |
By-elections between 1964 and 1968
There were no by-elections.[4]
References
- ^ Rallings, Colin; Thrasher, Michael (1993). Local Elections in Britain: A Statistical Digest. Plymouth: Local Government Chronicle Elections Centre.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y "London Borough Council Elections 7 May 1964" (PDF). London Datastore. London County Council. Retrieved 10 June 2019.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y "London Borough of Newham Election Results 1964-2010" (PDF). Elections Centre. Plymouth University. Retrieved 10 June 2019.
- ^ "Newham Local Election results". Newham Elections. Newham Borough Council. Archived from the original on 28 December 2019. Retrieved 15 June 2019.
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