1980 Caithness District Council election

Elections to the Caithness District Council took place in May 1980, alongside elections to the councils of Scotland's other districts.

1980 Caithness District Council election

1 May 1980 (1980-05-01)
All 16 seats to Caithness District Council 9 seats needed for a majority
First party Second party Third party   Party Independent Labour Liberal Seats won 13 1 1 Seat change 2 1 1 Popular vote 0 0 0 Percentage 0.0% 0.0% 0.0%
Council Convener before election John Young Independent Council Convener after election John Young Independent

Every single seat went uncontested. The Labour and Liberal parties won their first seats on the council.

Aggregate results

Caithness District Election Result 1980

Party		Seats	Gains	Losses	Net gain/loss	Seats %	Votes %	Votes	+/−
	Independent	13			2		0.0	0
	Labour	1			1		0.0	0
	Liberal	1			1		0.0	0
	Uncontested election	1