The Norfolk County Council election took place on 7 May 1993, coinciding with local elections for county councils in England.

Quick Facts All 84 council division seats 43 seats needed for a majority, First party ...

1993 Norfolk County Council election

← 1989 7 May 1993 1997 →
All 84 council division seats 43 seats needed for a majority
First party Second party Third party   Party Conservative Labour Liberal Democrats Last election 47 seats, 42.7% 28 seats, 34.4% 9 seats, 17.7% Seats won 34 32 16 Seat change 13 4 7 Popular vote 83,645 84,398 60,416 Percentage 35.8% 36.2% 25.9% Swing 6.9% 1.8% 8.2%
Party before election Conservative Party (UK) Elected Party No Overall Control

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The Conservatives lost control of the County Council for the first time since it was formed in the 19th century, amid dire results for the party nationally.^[1]

The Council shifted to No Overall Control with the Conservatives winning 34 seats, 13 less than the previous election, their share of the vote decreasing by 6.9%. Labour came second winning 32 seats up 4 on last time with their share of the vote increasing 1.8%. The Liberal Democrats made the biggest gains winning 7 seats and increasing their share of the vote by 8.2%. 2 independents were also elected.