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
Fanshawe
Gascoigne
Heath
Longbridge
Manor
River
Valence
Village
By-elections between 1968 and 1971 There were no by-elections.
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