The council was elected by First Past the Post, with each elector having three votes in the three-member seats.

The London Labour Party organised a tour of twenty cars through South East London, carrying politicians who made short speeches at numerous locations in the area.

[2] Other election issues included the proposed construction of the Royal National Theatre and the London Ringways road schemes.

This ensured that the Labour Party would complete thirty years in control of the council.

A closely fought contest in Fulham led to a turnout of 47%, a record for the seat.