The 1986 Bristol City Council election took place on 8 May 1986 to elect members of Bristol City Council in England. This was on the same day as other local elections. One third of seats in the 1986 Council Elections in the English city of Bristol were up for election. The election in Brislington West was a by-election. There was a small swing away from the Conservatives and Labour regained a majority on the Council, which they kept until 2003.
Ward results
The change is calculated using the 1983 election results.
Ashley
Avonmouth
Bedminster
Bishopston
Brislington West
Cabot
Clifton
Cotham
Easton
Eastville
Filwood
Frome Vale
Henbury
Henleaze
Hillfields
Horfield
Kingsweston
Lawrence Hill
Lockleaze
Redland
Southmead
Southville
Stoke Bishop
Westbury-on-Trym
Sources Bristol Evening Post 9 May 1986