Claim: The 1964 Bexley London Borough Council election, which was formed by the London Government Act 1963, had a total of 157 candidates for the 56 seats being contested.
Evidence: These boroughs and districts were joined to form the new London Borough of Bexley by the London Government Act 1963. A total of 157 candidates stood in the election for the 56 seats being contested across 20 wards.