Lerwick Town Council Election May 1970
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| George Blance | Independent | 963 | Elected |
 James Taylor | Independent | 923 | Elected |
| Andrew Tait | Labour | 879 | Elected |
| William Peterson | Independent | 802 | Elected |
 Robert Adair | Labour | 602 | Not elected |
| William Carter | Independent | 594 | Not elected |
| John Butler | Labour | 547 | Not elected |