Municipal Borough of East Retford
For the town, see Retford.
| East Retford | |
|---|---|
 Municipal Borough of East Retford within Nottinghamshire in 1940 | |
| 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 |
 Arms of East Retford Borough Council | |
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.
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 |