County Borough of Rochdale Election results 1933–1972 Election results 1933–1972

| Election | Liberal_Party | Conservative_Party | Labour_Party | Independents | Control |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 | 19 (+1) | 18 (+3) | 11 (-3) | 0 (-1) | No overall control |
| 1969 | 20 (+1) | 21 (+3) | 7 (-4) | 0 | No overall control |
| 1970 | 15 (-2) | 19 (-4) | 12 (+6) | 1 | No overall control (1 vacancy) |
| 1971 | 11 (-2) | 14 (-5) | 22 (+7) | 1 | No overall control |
| 1972 | 9 (-4) | 11 (-1) | 28 (+6) | 0 (-1) | Labour gain from no overall control |