Claim: The 1964 Tower Hamlets Council election took place on May 7, 1964 and was the first to the newly formed borough, where 115 candidates stood in the election for 60 seats being contested.
Evidence: The 1964 Tower Hamlets Council election took place on 7 May 1964 to elect members of Tower Hamlets London Borough Council in London, England. These elections were the first to the newly formed borough. A total of 115 candidates stood in the election for the 60 seats being contested across 20 wards.