| Election Name: | 2016 Wigan Metropolitan Borough Council election |
| Flag Image: | Coat of arms of Wigan Metropolitan Borough Council.png |
| Previous Election: | Wigan_Metropolitan_Borough_Council_election,_2015 |
| Previous Year: | 2015 |
| Next Election: | Wigan_Metropolitan_Borough_Council_election,_2018 |
| Next Year: | 2018 |
| Election Date: | 5 May 2016 |
| Leader1: | Jeremy Corbyn |
| Leader Since1: | 12 September 2015 |
| Party1: | Labour Party (UK) |
| Party2: | Conservative Party (UK) |
| Map Size: | 300px |
The 2016 Wigan Metropolitan Borough Council election took place on 5 May 2016 to elect members of Wigan Metropolitan Borough Council in England.[1] This was on the same day as other local elections.
Prior to the election, the composition of the council was:[2]
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After the election, the composition of the council was:[3]
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| Labour Party (UK) | 25 | |
| Conservative Party (UK) | 25 | |
| UK Independence Party | 18 | |
| Green Party of England and Wales | 9 | |
| Liberal Democrats (UK) | 7 | |
| Independents | 7 | |
| Wigan Independents | 3 | |
| TUSC | 1 |
"Orrell Independents" is a description used by candidates for the Wigan Independents.
"Shevington Independents" is a description used by candidates for the Wigan Independents.
"Standish Independents" is a description used by candidates for the Wigan Independents.
"Shevington Independents" is a description used by candidates for the Wigan Independents.