The 2016 Salford City Council election took place on 5 May 2016 to elect members of Salford City Council in England. This was on the same day as other local elections and the Salford Mayoral election. In April 2016, it was revealed that the Liberal Democrats would not be fielding any candidates in Salford.
This result had the following consequences for the total number of seats on the council after the elections: PartyPrevious councilNew council Labour 50 50 Conservative 9 9 Independent 1 1 Total 60 60 Working majority
Ward results Asterisks denote incumbent Councillors seeking re-election.
Barton
Boothstown and Ellenbrook
Broughton
Cadishead
Claremont
Eccles
Irlam
Irwell Riverside
Kersal
There was a by-election held on 2 March 2017 following the resignation of the incumbent councillor. The ward was gained by the Conservative Party candidate, a local rabbi.
Langworthy
Little Hulton
Ordsall
Pendlebury
Swinton North
Swinton South
Walkden North
Walkden South
Weaste & Seedley
Winton
Worsley
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