The second election to Bethnal Green Metropolitan Borough Council took place on 2 November 1903.
Electoral arrangements The County of London, outside of the City of London, was divided into 28 metropolitan boroughs. One of these, the Metropolitan Borough of Bethnal Green, was divided into four wards, each electing either 6 or 9 councillors, to give a total of 30 councillors on Bethnal Green Metropolitan Borough Council. Councillors were elected for a three year term, to go out of office in 1906. Polling took place on 2 November 1903.
Results General elections of councillors The Moderates lost six seats to the Progressives, including that of James Walker who was mayor for 1902/3.
Aldermanic election In addition to the 30 elected councillors, there were 5 aldermen on the council. The aldermanic election took place at the first meeting of the council on 9 November 1903. 3 aldermen were elected for a term of 6 years, to go out of office in 1909. After the election, all 5 aldermen on the council were Progressives.
Party Alderman Votes W. Belsham 27 J. Merrison 27 J. Roberts 27
Ward results The results for each ward were as follows:
Ward No. 1: North
Ward No. 2: East
Ward No. 3: South
Ward No. 4: West
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