Elections to Hale Council were held on Saturday, 9 May 1970. 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.Town's results round-up, Manchester Evening News, May 11, 1970, p.9SHOCKS IN HALE TOO FOR TORIES, Altrincham, Hale, & Bowdon Guardian, May 14, 1970, p.1

Election result

PartyVotesSeatsFull CouncilConservative Party2,496 (46.8%) 6.92 (50.0%) 27 (58.3%)Liberal Party1,987 (37.2%) 13.12 (50.0%) 2 4 (33.3%)Residents856 (16.0%) 6.2 0 (0.0%) 1 (8.3%)

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Ward results

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