1996 Newcastle City Council election explained

The 1996 Newcastle City Council election was held in May 1996. The Conservative Party was wiped out, the Liberal Democrats remained the Opposition and Labour slightly increased their majority.^[1]

	Party	Seats			Council Composition May 1996
		1994	1995	1996
	Labour	60	63	65
	Liberal Democrats	11	13	13

Ward results

Benwell

Blakelaw

Byker

Castle

Dene

Denton

Elswick

Fawdon

Fenham

Grange

Heaton

Jesmond

Kenton

Lemington

Monkchester

Moorside

Newburn

Sandyford

Scotswood

South Gosforth

Walker

Walkergate

West City

Westerhope

Wingrove

Woolingston

Notes and References

1. Web site: Newcastle City Council Election Results 1973-2012. Rallings. Colin. Thrasher. Michael. The Elections Centre. 24 February 2024.