1986 Basildon District Council election

The 1986 Basildon District Council election took place on 8 May 1986 to elect members of Basildon District Council in Essex, England. This was on the same day as other local elections. One third of the council was up for election; the seats which were last contested in 1982. The Labour Party retained control of the council, which it had held since 1982.

Overall results

 * colspan=2 style="text-align: right; margin-right: 1em" | Total
 * style="text-align: right;" | 14
 * colspan=5 |
 * style="text-align: right;" | 47,754
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All comparisons in vote share are to the corresponding 1982 election.