The 1980 Colchester Borough Council election took place on 1 May 1980 to elect members of Colchester Borough Council in Essex, England. This was on the same day as local elections across the country.
The Conservatives maintained their majority on the council, but lost one seat to Labour, and slid in the popular vote, leading Labour by only 4%.
Summary
Ward results
Berechurch
Castle
Dedham
No Independent candidate as previous (-33.0).
East Donyland
Fordham
No Liberal candidate as previous (-44.8).
Harbour
Lexden
Marks Tey
Mile End
New Town
Prettygate
Shrub End
St. Andrews
St. Annes
St. Johns
St. Marys
Stanway
Tiptree
No Liberal candidate as previous (-12.5).
West Mersea
Wivenhoe
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