The 1983 Bristol City Council election took place on 5 May 1983 to elect members of Bristol City Council in England. This was on the same day as other local elections. All seats were up for election, two seats in every ward, due to the introduction of new ward boundaries. Therefore, direct comparisons with previous elections are not possible. Majority is the number of votes separating the 2nd and 3rd candidates. Alliance candidates who were Liberals are described as such. No party had an overall majority; as the largest party the Conservatives formed a minority administration.
Ward results
Ashley
Avonmouth
Bedminster
Bishopston
Bishopsworth
Brislington East
Brislington West
Cabot
Clifton
Cotham
Easton
Eastville
Filwood
Frome Vale
Hartcliffe
Henbury
Hengrove
Henleaze
Hillfields
Horfield
Kingsweston
Knowle
Lawrence Hill
Lockleaze
Redland
St George East
St George West
Southmead
Southville
Stockwood
Stoke Bishop
Westbury-on-Trym
Whitchurch Park
Windmill Hill
Sources Bristol Evening Post 6 May 1983