The 1971 Hammersmith Council election took place on 13 May 1971 to elect members of Hammersmith London Borough Council in London, England. The whole council was up for election and the Labour Party gained overall control of the council.^[1]

Quick Facts All 60 seats to Hammersmith and Fulham London Borough Council 31 seats needed for a majority, Turnout ...

1971 Hammersmith Borough Council election

← 1968 13 May 1971 1974 →
All 60 seats to Hammersmith and Fulham London Borough Council 31 seats needed for a majority
Turnout	47.6% (8.5%)
First party Second party Third party   Party Labour Conservative Liberal Seats before 6 54 0 Seats won 58 2 0 Seat change 52 52 0 Percentage 61.6% 36.5% 1.8% Swing 22.6% 21.5% 0.6%
Council control before election Conservative Council control after election Labour

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The Labour Party won 58 seats - a gain of 52 seats from the previous election, taking control of the council. The Conservative Party won 2 seats (the Avonmore ward) - a loss of 52 seats from their previous result, and lost control of the council.

The Liberal Party stood candidates in three wards, and a single candidate stood for the Communist Party, but none of these won a seat.^[1][2]