1986 Ipswich Borough Council election

The 1986 Ipswich Borough Council election was an election to the Ipswich Borough Council under the arrangement, whereby a third of the councillors were to stand for election, each time.

It took place as part of the 1986 United Kingdom local elections.

There were 16 wards each returning one councillor plus two bye-elections for Sprites Ward. The Labour Party retained control of the Council.