The 1983 Harlow District Council election took place on 5 May 1983 to elect members of Harlow District Council in Essex, England. This was on the same day as other local elections. The Labour Party retained control of the council.

Quick Facts 14 of the 42 seats to Harlow District Council 22 seats needed for a majority, First party ...

1983 Harlow District Council election^[1][2]

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14 of the 42 seats to Harlow District Council 22 seats needed for a majority
First party Second party Third party   Party Labour Alliance Conservative Last election 33 3 6 Seats before 33 3 5 Seats won 10 2 2 Seats after 34 4 3 Seat change 1 1 2 Popular vote 11,880 7,383 5,824 Percentage 47.4% 29.4% 23.2%
Map showing the results of contested wards in the 1983 Harlow District Council elections.
Council control before election Labour Council control after election Labour

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1983 Harlow local election result^[2]

Party		Seats	Gains	Losses	Net gain/loss	Seats %	Votes %	Votes	+/−
	Labour	10	1	0	1	71.4	47.4	11,880	2.6
	Alliance	2	1	0	1	14.3	29.4	7,383	10.0
	Conservative	2	0	2	2	14.3	23.2	5,824	12.7

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All comparisons in vote share are to the corresponding 1979 election.