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1988 City of Edinburgh District Council election
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Elections for the City of Edinburgh District Council took place on Thursday 5 May 1988, alongside elections to the councils of Scotland's various other districts.
Quick Facts All 62 seats to Edinburgh City Council 32 seats needed for a majority, First party ...
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Labour had won control of the Council for the first time ever in the previous elections, and managed to retain its control. Voter turnout was 53.2%, up from 47.6% in the previous election.[1]