1983 Cheltenham Borough Council election explained

The 1983 Cheltenham Council election took place on 5 May 1983 to elect members of Cheltenham Borough Council in Gloucestershire, England. The whole council was up for election on new boundaries.^[1] The Conservatives fell one seat short of a majority, meaning the council stayed in no overall control.

After the election, the composition of the council was

• Conservative 16
• SDP–Liberal Alliance 12
• Residents Associations 3
• Labour 1
• Independent Conservative 1

Ward results

Margaret Heapey was a sitting councillor in St Paul's ward.

Notes and References

1. The Borough of Cheltenham (Electoral Arrangements) Order 1979