1987 Ipswich Borough Council election

The 1987 Ipswich Borough Council election was an election to the Ipswich Borough Council under the arrangement, whereby a third of the councillors were to stand for election, each time.

1987 Ipswich Borough Council election

8 May 1987

16 seats
25 seats needed for a majority
  First party Second party
 
Party Labour Conservative

Council control before election

Labour

Council control after election

Labour

It took place as part of the 1987 United Kingdom local elections. [1]

There were 16 wards each returning one councillor plus one bye-elections for St Margaret's Ward.[2] The Labour Party retained control of the Council.[1]

References

  1. Rallings, Colin; Thrasher, Michael (1987). Local Elections Handbook 1987. Plymouth: Elections Centre, Plymouth University.
  2. Rallings, Colin; Thrasher, Michael. "Ipswich Borough Council Election Results 1973-2012" (PDF). electionscentre.co.uk. Elections Centre Plymouth University. Retrieved 10 May 2021.
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