1982 Bolton Metropolitan Borough Council election

The 1982 Bolton Metropolitan Borough Council election took place on 6 May 1982 to elect members of Bolton Metropolitan Borough Council in Greater Manchester, England. One third of the council was up for election and the Labour Party kept overall control of the council

20 seats were contested in the election, with 10 being won by the Labour Party, 8 by the Conservative Party and 2 by the Liberal Party After the election, the composition of the council was:
 * Labour 36
 * Conservative 21
 * Liberal Party 3

Council Composition
Prior to the election the composition of the council was:

After the election the composition of the council was:

L – Liberal