1880 Manchester City Council election

Elections to Manchester City Council took place on Monday, 1 November 1880. One third of the councillors seats were up for election, with each successful candidate to serve a three-year term of office.

Quick facts 16 of 64 seats to Manchester City Council 33 seats needed for a majority, First party ...

1880 Manchester City Council election

← 1879 1 November 1880 (1880-11-01) 1881 â†’
16 of 64 seats to Manchester City Council 33 seats needed for a majority
First party Second party   Party Liberal Conservative Last election 12 seats, 52.1% 4 seats, 47.9% Seats before 43 21 Seats won 9 7 Seats after 43 21 Seat change
Map of results of 1880 election
Leader of the Council before election Liberal Leader of the Council after election Liberal

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None of the seats were contested, and all retiring councillors were returned unopposed. The Liberal Party retained overall control of the council.^[1][2]