1938 Liverpool City Council election
Elections to Liverpool City Council were held on 1 November 1938. One third of the council seats were up for election, the term of office of each councillor being three years.
Twelve of the forty seats up for election were uncontested.
After the election, the composition of the council was:
Ward results
* - Councillor seeking re-electionComparisons are made with the 1935 election results.
Childwall
Garston
North Scotland
Sefton Park West
Aldermanic elections
Aldermanic Election 9 November 1938
At the meeting of the council on 9 November 1938, the terms of office of nineteen of the aldermen expired and the councillors elected the following aldermen for a term of six years.* - re-elected aldermen.
Aldermanic Election 1 February 1939
Following the death on 27 December 1938 of Alderman Sir James Sexton C.B.E.,, in whose place Councillor Bertie Victor Kirby M.P. J.P. was elected by the councillors as an alderman on 1 February 1939.The term of office to expire on 9 November 1941.
Aldermanic Election 3 May 1939
Caused by the death on 10 April 1939 of Alderman George Young Williamson, in whose place Councillor Robert John Hall was elected by the councillors as an alderman on 3 May 1939.The term of office to expire on 9 November 1945.
Aldermanic Election 6 September 1939
Following the death on 24 July 1939 of Alderman Frank Campbell Wilson, Councillor Gertrude Elizabeth Wilson was elected by the councillors as an Alderman on 6 September 1939.
The term of office to expire on 9 November 1941.
Aldermanic Election 9 November 1939
Following the death of Alderman Edward Russell-Taylor, Councillor Edward James Deane was elected by the councillors as an alderman on 9 November 1939.The term of office to expire on 9 November 1944.
Aldermanic Elections 3 April 1940
Following the death, on 19 March 1940, of Alderman John Morris Griffith Councillor John Case J.P. of "Eversley" Island Road, Harston was elected as an alderman on 3 April 1940 to fill this vacancy.The term of office to expire on 9 November 1941.
Following the resignation of Alderman Richard Rutherford, Councillor George Alfred Strong J.P. of "Palmyra" Harthill Road, Liverpool 18 was elected by the councillors as an alderman on 3 April 1940.
The term of office to expire on 9 November 1941.
Aldermanic Election 3 July 1940
Following the death, on 28 May 1940 of Alderman John George Paris, Councillor James Graham Reece J.P. of 15 Aigburth Drive was elected by the councillors as an alderman on 3 July 1940The term of office to expire on 9 November 1941.
Aldermanic Elections 5 February 1941
Following the death, on 18 January 1941, of Alderman Robert Lowry Burns, Councillor Charles Gordon Snowden Gordon J.P. of 34 Princes Avenue, Liverpool 8 was elected by the councillors as an alderman on 5 February 1941The term of office to expire on 9 November 1941.
Following the resignation of Alderman Henry Morley Miller, Councillor Alexander Critchley, Incorporated Accountant of 454 Aigburth Road, Liverpool 19 was elected as an alderman by the councillors on 5 February 1941.
The term of office to expire on 9 November 1941.
Aldermanic Election 7 May 1941
Following the death on 18 April 1941, of Alderman John Wolfe Tone Morrissey, Councillor Joseph Jackson Cleary of 45 Kremlin Drive, Liverpool 13 was elected as an alderman by the councillors on 7 May 1941The term of office to expire on 9 November 1941.
Aldermanic Election 1 September 1943
Following the death, on 30 July 1943, of Alderman Dr. Robert Garnett Sheldon, Councillor William Greenough Gregson J.P. was elected by the councillors as an alderman to fill the vacancy on 1 September 1943Aldermanic Election 6 October 1943
Following the death, on 13 September 1943, of Alderman Lady Helena Agnes Daltymple Muspratt, Councillor Ernest Ash Cookson was elected by the councillors as an alderman on 6 October 1943.Aldermanic Election 27 October 1943
Following the death, on 28 September 1943, of Alderman Edward James Deane, Councillor Moss Greenberg was elected by the councillors as an alderman on 27 October 1943Aldermanic Elections 9 November 1943
Following the death, on 19 October 1943, of Alderman Herbert Edward Rose, Councillor Patrick Fay was elected by the councillors as an alderman on 9 November 1943.Following the resignation of Alderman William Muirhead, Councillor Walter Thomas Lancashire J.P. was elected by the councillors as an alderman on 9 November 1943.
Aldermanic Election 5 January 1944
Following the death, on 10 December 1943 of Alderman Thomas Burke, Councillor Peter Kavanagh was elected by the councillors as an alderman on 5 January 1944.Aldermanic Election 1 March 1944
Following the resignation of Alderman Arthur Richard Price, Councillor William John Tristram J.P. was elected by the councillors as an alderman on 1 March 1944Aldermanic Election 9 November 1944
Following the death on 3 October 1944 of the Lord Mayor, Alderman Austin Harford, Councillor James Farrell was elected by the councillors as an alderman on 9 November 1944.By-elections
No. 18 Edge Hill,
Following the death on 27 December 1938 of Alderman Sir James Sexton C.B.E., in whose place Councillor Bertie Victor Kirby M.P. J.P., was elected by the councillors as an alderman on 1 February 1939, causing a vacancy for the Edge Hill ward.No. 8 St. Peter's, 7 February 1939
Caused by the resignation of Councillor Hugh Carr.The term of office to expire on 1 November 1940.
Wartime arrangements
Under the Local Elections and Register of Electors (Temporary Provisions) Acts, 1939, 1940 and 1941 local elections were not held during the Second World War, terms of office of councillors were extended whilst the Acts were in force, and vacancies for councillors were filled by the Council appointing replacements. The Council continued to hold Aldermanic elections as normal.No.35 Allerton, 29 September 1939
Caused by Councillor Gertrude Elizabeth Wilson being elected by the councillors as an alderman on 6 September 1939, following the death on 24 July 1939 of Alderman Frank Campbell WilsonThe term of office to expire on 1 November 1941.
No.25 Walton, 9 November 1939
Caused by Councillor Robert John Hall being elected by the councillors as an alderman on 3 May 1939, following the death on 10 April 1939 of Alderman George Young Williamson.Richard Edward Searle was appointed by the Council as a councillor for the Walton ward on 9 November 1939.
No. 26 Warbreck, 9 November 1939
Following the death on 1 November 1939 of Councillor Hugh Wagstaff was appointed by the Council as Councillor for the Warbreck ward on 9 November 1939.No. 40 Croxteth, 9 November 1939
William Henry Barton was appointed by the Council as Councillor for the Croxteth ward on 9 November 1939.No. 17 Aigburth, 6 December 1939
Following the death of Alderman Edward Russell-Taylor, Councillor Edward James Deane was elected by the councillors as an alderman on 9 November 1939.Herbert Mylrea Allen was appointed by the Council as Councillor for the Aigburth ward on 6 December 1939.
No. 19 Kensington 1 May 1940
Alderman John Morris Griffith died on 19 March 1940. In his place, Councillor John Case was elected as an alderman on 3 April 1940 to fill this vacancy.Stephen Minion was appointed by the Council as Councillor for the Kensington ward on 1 May 1940.
No. 35 Allerton, 1 May 1940
Following the resignation of Alderman Richard Rutherford, Councillor George Alfred Strong was elected by the councillors as an alderman on 3 April 1940.Robert Henry Gregory was appointed by the Council as Councillor for the Allerton ward on 1 May 1940.
No. 16 Sefton Park West, 4 September 1940
Following the death, on 28 May 1940 of Alderman John George Paris, Councillor James Graham Reece was elected by the councillors as an alderman on 4 September 1940.No. 22 Netherfield, 9 November 1940
George Edward Lewis was appointed by the Council as Councillor for the Netherfield ward on 9 November 1940.No. 15 Sefton Park East, 4 December 1940
Arthur Maiden was appointed by the Council as Councillor for the Sefton Park East ward on 4 December 1940.No. 10 Great George, 4 December 1940
Councillor Joseph Campbell having not attended any meetings of the City Council was disqualified as councillor under sections 63 and 64 of the Local Government Act 1933 on 9 November 1940.Robert Edward Cottier was appointed by the Council as Councillor for the Great George ward on 4 December 1940.
No. 31 Fairfield, 5 March 1941
Following the death, in January 1941, of Alderman Robert Lowry Burns, Councillor Charles Gordon Snowden Gordon was elected by the councillors as an alderman on 5 February 1941.Charles Tillston was appointed by the Council as Councillor for the Fairfield ward on 5 March 1941.
No. 26 Warbreck, 5 March 1941
Following the resignation of Alderman Henry Morley Miller, Councillor Alexander Critchley was elected as an alderman by the councillors on 5 February 1941.John Green was appointed by the Council as Councillor for the Warbreck ward on 5 March 1941.
No. 14 Brunswick, 7 May 1941
Andrew Bennett was appointed by the Council as Councillor for the Brunswick ward on 7 May 1941.No. 37 Garston, 4 June 1941
Following the death of Alderman John Wolfe Tone Morrissey, Councillor Joseph Jackson Cleary was elected as an alderman by the councillors on 7 May 1941.Alfred Demain was appointed by the Council as Councillor for the Garston ward on 7 May 1941.
No. 11 Brunswick, 2 July 1941
Caused by the death on 28 May 1941 of Councillor Thomas Hanley.Frank H. Cain was appointed by the Council as Councillor for the Brunswick ward on 2 July 1941.
No. 10 Great George, 3 February 1942
John David Towers was appointed by the Council as Councillor for the Great George ward on 3 February 1942.No. 13 Prince's Park, 3 March 1942
Charles Cowlin was appointed by the Council as Councillor for the Prince's Park ward on 3 March 1942.No. 32 Old Swan
Following the death, on 28 September 1943, of Alderman Edward James Deane, Councillor Moss Greenberg was elected by the councillors as an alderman on 27 October 1943.No. 27 Fazakerley, 6 October 1943
Following the death, on 30 July 1943, of Alderman Dr.Robert Garnett Sheldon, Councillor William Greenough Gregson J.P. was elected by the councillors as an alderman to fill the vacancy on 1 September 1943Robert Alexander Smith was appointed by the Council as Councillor for the Fazakerley ward on 6 October 1943.
No. 28 West Derby, 27 October 1943
Following the death, on 13 September 1943, of Alderman Lady Helena Agnes Daltymple Muspratt, Councillor Ernest Ash Cookson was elected by the councillors as an alderman on 6 October 1943.Robert Cyril Beattie was appointed by the Council as Councillor for the West Derby ward on 27 October 1943.
No. 32 Old Swan, 9 November 1943
Ernest Walker was appointed by the Council as Councillor for the Old Swan ward on 9 November 1943.No. 2 North Scotland, 1 December 1943
Following the death, on 19 October 1943, of Alderman Herbert Edward Rose, Councillor Patrick Fay was elected by the councillors as an alderman on 9 November 1943.Thomas Fay was appointed by the Council as Councillor for the North Scotland ward on 9 November 1943.
No. 16 Sefton Park West, 2 February 1944
Following the resignation of Alderman William Muirhead, Councillor Walter Thomas Lancashire J.P. was elected by the councillors as an alderman on 9 November 1943.Arthur Brierley Collins was appointed by the Council as Councillor for the Sefton Park West ward on 2 February 1944.
No. 5 Exchange, 2 February 1944
Following the death, on 10 December 1943 of Alderman Thomas Burke, Councillor Peter Kavanagh was elected by the councillors as an alderman on 5 January 1944.Herbert Francis Granby was appointed by the Council as Councillor for the Exchange ward on 2 February 1944.
No. 38 Childwall, 5 April 1944
Following the resignation of Alderman Arthur Richard Price, Councillor William John Tristram J.P. was elected by the councillors as an alderman on 1 March 1944.John Richard Jones J.P. was appointed by the Council as Councillor for the Childwall ward on 5 April 1944.
No. 8 St. Peter's, 3 May 1944
William Henry Ledsom was appointed by the Council as Councillor for the St. Peter's ward on 3 May 1944.No. 4 Vauxhall, 5 July 1944
Following the death of Councillor Joseph Leo Jones on 9 May 1944, Joseph Cyril Brady was appointed by the Council as Councillor for the Vauxhall ward on 5 July 1944.No. 20 Low Hill, 5 July 1944
William John Acheson was appointed by the Council as Councillor for the Low Hill ward on 5 July 1944.No. 31 Fairfield, 26 July 1944
Charles Frederick Elias was appointed by the Council as Councillor for the Fairfield ward on 26 July 1944.No. 5 Exchange, 6 December 1944
Following the death on 3 October 1944 of the Lord Mayor, Alderman Austin Harford, Councillor James Farrell was elected by the councillors as an alderman on 9 November 1944.Leo Henry Wright J.P. was appointed by the Council as Councillor for the Exchange ward on 6 December 1944.