1968 Barking London Borough Council election
The 1968 Barking Council election took place on 9 May 1968 to elect members of Barking London Borough Council in London, England. The whole council was up for election and the Labour Party stayed in overall control of the council. Background This election was the second local election since the borough was formed in 1964. Thus, incumbent councillors were seeking re-election for the first time. Labour was the only party that ran a full slate of candidates. Results Despite the Conservatives winning 13 additional councillors, the Labour Party maintained control electing 32 councillors to the Conservatives 13 and Resident Association 4. Results by ward Abbey Cambell Chadwell Heath Eastbrook Fanshaw Gascoigne Heath Longbridge Manor River Valence Village By-elections between 1968 and 1971 There were no by-elections. References 1968 1968 London Borough council elections