1984 Ipswich Borough Council election explained

Election Name:1984 Ipswich Borough Council election
Country:England
Type:parliamentary
Previous Election:1983 Ipswich Borough Council election
Previous Year:1983
Election Date:5 May 1984
Next Election:1986 Ipswich Borough Council election
Next Year:1986
Seats For Election:16 seats
Majority Seats:25
Party1:Labour Party (UK)
Party2:Conservative Party (UK)
Map Size:300px
Council control
Posttitle:Council control after election
Before Election:Labour
After Election:Labour

The 1984 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.

It took place as part of the 1984 United Kingdom local elections.[1]

There were 16 wards each returning one councillor plus one bye-election for Priory Heath Ward.[2] The Labour Party retained control of the council.[1]

Notes and References

  1. Book: Rallings . Colin . Thrasher . Michael . Local Elections Handbook 1984 . 1984 . Elections Centre, Plymouth University . Plymouth.
  2. Web site: Rallings . Colin . Thrasher . Michael . Ipswich Borough Council Election Results 1973-2012 . electionscentre.co.uk . Elections Centre Plymouth University . 10 May 2021.