1981 Merseyside County Council election

The 1981 Merseyside County Council election took place on 7 May to elect members of Merseyside County Council in England. This was on the same day as other local elections.

Merseyside County Council was abolished in 1986.

Overall election result
Overall result compared with 1977.

Knowsley
Turnout: 31.9% (2.1%)

Liverpool
Turnout: 37.1% (3.2%)

Sefton
Turnout: 36.6% (2.6)

St Helens
Turnout: 35.7% (1.6%)

Wirral
Turnout: 39.9% (1.9%)

Ward results
Results compared directly with the last local election in 1977.