The 1996 Colchester Borough Council election took place on 2 May 1996 to elect members to Colchester Borough Council in Essex, England. They were held on the same day as other local elections across the United Kingdom.
The Liberal Democrats maintained their majority on the council. The Labour Party made a net gain of 4 seats to displace the Conservatives as the official opposition. This is the first time since the 1984 election that the Labour Party has held the official opposition.
Summary
Election results
Ward results
Berechurch
Castle
No Green candidate as previous (2.0%).
Dedham
East Donyland
Fordham
Harbour
No Green candidate as previous (1.4%).
Lexden
Marks Tey
Mile End
New Town
No Green candidate as previous (2.5%).
Prettygate
Shrub End
St. Andrew's
St. Anne's
St. John's
St. Mary's
Stanway
Tiptree
West Mersea
Wivenhoe
No Green candidate as previous (4.1%).
By-elections
Dedham
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