Elections to Sale Council were held on Thursday, 7 May 1953. One third of the councillors were up for election, with each successful candidate to serve a three-year term of office. The Conservative Party retained overall control of the council.SON FOLLOWS FATHER AS 4th SALE LABOUR COUNCILLOR, Sale & Stretford Guardian, May 15, 1953, p.8SWING TO LABOUR AT STOCKPORT, The Manchester Guardian, May 8, 1953, p.10
Election result
PartyVotesSeatsFull CouncilConservative Party4,868 (55.7%) 0.16 (75.0%) 128 (87.5%)Labour Party3,876 (44.3%) 3.42 (25.0%) 1 4 (12.5%)
Full council
+ ↓ 4 28
Aldermen
+ ↓ 8
Councillors
+ ↓ 4 20
Ward results
Brooklands
Mersey
St. Anne's
St. John's
St. Martin's
St. Mary's
St. Paul's
Sale Moor
References