| Election Name: | 1956 Liverpool City Council election |
| Flag Image: | Coat of arms of Liverpool City Council.svg |
| Previous Year: | 1955 |
| Previous Election: | 1955 Liverpool City Council election |
| Next Year: | 1957 |
| Next Election: | 1957 Liverpool City Council election |
| Map Size: | 300px |
Elections to Liverpool City Council were held on Thursday, 10 May 1956.
After the election, the composition of the council was:
| Party | Councillors | ± | Aldermen | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 65 | +6 | 28 | 93 | ||
| 52 | -6 | 11 | 63 | ||
| 2 | 0 | 1 | 3 | ||
| 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | ||
(PARTY) - Party of former Councillor
The Councillors seeking re-election at this election were elected in 1953 for a three-year term, therefore comparisons are made with the 1953 election results.