The 1978 Croydon Council election took place on 4 May 1978 to elect members of Croydon London Borough Council in London, England. The whole council was up for election and the Conservative Party stayed in overall control of the council.^[1]

Quick Facts All 70 seats, in 27 wards in the London Borough of Croydon 36 seats needed for a majority, Turnout ...

Croydon Council Election, 1978

← 1974 4 May 1978 1982 →
All 70 seats, in 27 wards in the London Borough of Croydon 36 seats needed for a majority
Turnout	41.6%
First party Second party Third party   Leader Peter Bowness Unknown N/A Party Conservative Labour Other parties Leader since 1976 N/A Leader's seat Spring Park N/A Seats before 47 20 3 Seats won 56 11 3 Seat change 9 9 0 Percentage 59.8% 29.4% 4.29% Swing 7.0% 0.8% 1.7%
Map of the results of the 1978 Croydon Council election.
Leader of the Council before election Peter Bowness Conservative Elected Leader Peter Bowness Conservative

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This was the first election to Croydon Council since 1974. This was the first election fought on new boundaries, and the first without Aldermen, increasing the total number of Councillors from 60 to 70.