1894 Leith Burgh Council election

An Election to Leith Burgh Council was held on 6 November 1894, alongside the municipal elections across Scotland, and the wider British local elections. Contests took place in 3 of the burghs 6 wards, with candidates in the remaining 3 being returned unopposed.[1]

Aggregate results

Leigh Burgh Council election, 1894[1]
(Contested seats)
Party Seats Gains Losses Net gain/loss Seats % Votes % Votes +/−
  Independent 3

Ward Results

First Ward
1 seat[1]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Independent G. Craig 617
Independent Rendall 454
Majority 163
Turnout 1071
Independent hold Swing
Third Ward
1 seat[1]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Independent Gibson 614
Independent Inglis 482
Independent Dickson 473
Independent Sword 376
Majority 132
Turnout 1945
Independent hold Swing

References

  1. ^ a b c d "The Municipal Elections: Edinburgh". The Glasgow Herald. 7 November 1894. p. 8.
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