The 1996 Eastbourne Borough Council election took place on 2 May 1996 to elect members of Eastbourne Borough Council in East Sussex, England. One third of the council was up for election and the Liberal Democrats stayed in overall control of the council.
After the election, the composition of the council was: Liberal Democrats 22 Conservative 8
Election result Overall turnout at the election was 36.35%, down from 40.03% in 1995.
Ward results
By-elections between 1996 and 1998 A by-election was held on 20 June 1996 in Devonshire ward after the resignation of Darin Scott. Conservative Sheila Charlton gained the seat from the Liberal Democrats.
A by-election was held on 5 December 1996 in Langney ward after the resignation of Alan Shuttleworth. Gary Potter held the seat for the Liberal Democrats.
A by-election was held on 28 August 1997 in Langney ward after the resignation of Paul Heasman. Gary Potter held the seat for the Liberal Democrats.
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