Municipal Borough of East Retford
East Retford was a Municipal borough in Nottinghamshire, England from 1835 to 1974. It was formed under the Municipal Corporations Act 1835 from the Ancient Borough of East Retford.
| East Retford | |
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.svg.png.webp) Municipal Borough of East Retford within Nottinghamshire in 1970 | |
| Area | |
| • 1911 | 4,656 acres (18.84 km2) |
| • 1961 | 4,656 acres (18.84 km2) |
| Population | |
| • 1911 | 13,385 |
| • 1931 | 14,229 |
| • 1961 | 17,792 |
| History | |
| • Created | 1835 |
| • Abolished | 1974 |
| • Succeeded by | Bassetlaw District East Retford Charter trustees |
| Status | Ancient borough: 1105–1835 Municipal borough: 1835–1974 |
| Government | East Retford Borough Council |
| • HQ | East Retford Town Hall |
| • Motto | VETUSTAS DIGNITATEM GENERAT (Age Begets Dignity) |
Arms of East Retford Borough Council | |
The borough survived until 1974 when it was abolished under the Local Government Act 1972, forming part of the new Bassetlaw district of Nottinghamshire.
Borough Council
| Year | Conservative councillors | Labour councillors | Independent councillors | Liberal councillors |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1947 | 3 | 2 | 18 | 1 |
| 1951 | 5 | 2 | 17 | 0 |
| 1952 | 3 | 3 | 18 | 0 |
| 1953 | 4 | 3 | 17 | 0 |
| 1954 | 3 | 4 | 17 | 0 |
| 1955 | 2 | 5 | 17 | 0 |
| 1956 | 2 | 6 | 16 | 0 |
| 1957 | 2 | 5 | 17 | 0 |
| 1958 | 2 | 6 | 16 | 0 |
| 1960 | 2 | 5 | 16 | 1 |
| 1961 | 2 | 5 | 15 | 2 |
| 1963 | 2 | 6 | 12 | 4 |
| 1964 | 3 | 6 | 11 | 4 |
| 1965 | 4 | 5 | 11 | 3 |
| 1966 | 9 | 4 | 6 | 5 |
| 1967 | 9 | 4 | 9 | 2 |
| 1972 | 10 | 10 | 3 | 1 |
Wards
The Borough was divided into wards for electoral purposes. In 1920 they were:
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References
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