Lerwick Town Council Election May 1953
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
 Robert A. Anderson | Labour | 1,144 | Elected |
 George Burgess | Independent | 1,041 | Elected |
| John Eunson | Independent | 973 | Elected |
 Harry Gray | Independent | 833 | Elected |
| James D. Williamson | Independent | 645 | Not elected |
| Robert Strachan | Labour | 582 | Not elected |
| James R. Gair | Labour | 579 | Not elected |
| Alexander C. Sandison | Labour | 569 | Not elected |