1996 City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council election

City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council elections were held on Thursday, 2 May 1996, with one third of the council up for election. Labour retained control of the council.

Election result
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 * Militant Labour
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This result had the following consequences for the total number of seats on the council after the elections: