Politics
From 1900 to 1934 the borough was controlled by the Municipal Reform Party (allied to the Conservatives). In 1934 the Labour Party gained control, which they retained until abolition in 1965.
For elections to Parliament, the borough was divided into three constituencies:
- Camberwell, Dulwich
- Camberwell, North
- Camberwell, Peckham
In 1918 the borough's representation was increased to four seats:
- Camberwell, Dulwich
- Camberwell, North
- Camberwell, North-West
- Camberwell, Peckham
In 1950 the number of seats was halved to 2:
- Camberwell, Dulwich
- Camberwell, Peckham
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