1996 Wolverhampton Metropolitan Borough Council election explained

Elections to Wolverhampton Metropolitan Borough Council were held on 2 May 1996. One third of the council was up for election and the Labour Party retained overall control of the Council, gaining seven seats at the expense of the Conservative group.

Composition

Prior to the election, the composition of the council was:

• Labour Party 39
• Conservative Party 19
• Liberal Democrat 2

After the election, the composition of the council was:

• Labour Party 46
• Conservative Party 12
• Liberal Democrat 2