The 1986 City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council elections were held on Thursday, 8 May 1986, with one third of the council and a vacancy in Odsal to be elected. The elections resulted in Labour gaining control of the council.

Election result

This result had the following consequences for the total number of seats on the council after the elections: PartyPrevious councilNew council Labour 40 51 Conservatives 44 37 Alliance 6 2 Total 90 90 Working majority

Ward results

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