Elections to Hale Council were held on Saturday, 15 May 1971. 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.Labour's best poll week since war, Manchester Evening News, May 17, 1971, p.5Big turn-out in Bowdon's only contest, Altrincham, Hale, & Bowdon Guardian, May 20, 1971, p.9
Election result
PartyVotesSeatsFull CouncilConservative Party1,953 (57.3%) 10.53 (75.0%) 18 (66.7%)Liberal Party1,457 (42.7%) 5.51 (25.0%) 4 (33.3%)
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Ward results
Bollin
Central
North
Wellgreen
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