2016 Wigan Metropolitan Borough Council election

The 2016 Wigan Metropolitan Borough Council election took place on 5 May 2016 to elect members of Wigan Metropolitan Borough Council in England. This was on the same day as other local elections.

Overview
Prior to the election, the composition of the council was:


 * Labour Party: 64
 * Conservative Party: 3
 * Wigan Independents: 3
 * Independent: 5

After the election, the composition of the council was:
 * Labour Party: 65
 * Conservative Party: 5
 * Wigan Independents: 2
 * Independent: 3

Orrell ward
"Orrell Independents" is a description used by candidates for the Wigan Independents.

Shevington with Lower Ground ward
"Shevington Independents" is a description used by candidates for the Wigan Independents.

Standish with Langtree ward
"Standish Independents" is a description used by candidates for the Wigan Independents.

Shevington with Lower Ground ward
"Shevington Independents" is a description used by candidates for the Wigan Independents.