The 1983 Colchester Borough Council election took place on 5 May 1983 to elect members to Colchester Borough Council in Essex, England. This was on the same day as other local elections held actoss the United Kingdom.

The major parties remained stable in the popular vote with the Conservatives maintaining their majority on the council.

Summary

Election result

Ward results

Berechurch

Castle

Copford & Eight Ash Green

Great & Little Horkesley

Great Tey

Harbour

Lexden

Mile End

New Town

Prettygate

Pyefleet

Shrub End

St. Andrews

St. Annes

St. Johns

St. Marys

Stanway

Tiptree

West Mersea

Wivenhoe

No Independent candidate as previous (-20.4%).

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