Elections to Altrincham Council were held on Tuesday, 1 November 1938. One third of the councillors were up for election, with each successful candidate to serve a three-year term of office. Independents retained overall control of the council.^[1][2] These were the last local elections held in Altrincham until after the end of the Second World War.

Quick Facts 7 of 28 seats to Altrincham Municipal Borough Council 14 seats needed for a majority, First party ...

1938 Altrincham Municipal Borough Council election

← 1937 1 November 1938 (1938-11-01) 1945 →
7 of 28 seats to Altrincham Municipal Borough Council 14 seats needed for a majority
First party Second party   Party Independent Labour Last election 17 seats, 89.3% 4 seats, 10.6% Seats before 22 6 Seats won 5 2 Seats after 22 6 Seat change Popular vote 2,882 2,310 Percentage 55.5% 44.5% Swing 33.8% 33.8%
Map of results of 1938 election
Leader of the Council before election Independent Leader of the Council after election Independent

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