1896 Manchester City Council election
Elections to Manchester City Council were held on Monday, 2 November 1896. One third of the councillors seats were up for election, with each successful candidate to serve a three-year term of office. The council remained under no overall control.
Ward results
Exchange
Oxford
St. Mark's
Aldermanic elections
Aldermanic election, 6 January 1897
Caused by the death on 24 December 1896 of Alderman George Clay.In his place, Councillor James Wilson Southern was elected as an alderman by the council on 6 January 1897.
Aldermanic election, 20 January 1897
Caused by the resignation on 6 January 1897 of Alderman Sir Anthony Marshall.In his place, Councillor James Tunstall was elected as an alderman by the council on 20 January 1897.
Aldermanic election, 20 October 1897
Caused by the resignation on 6 October 1897 of Alderman John Mark.In his place, Councillor John Richards was elected as an alderman by the council on 20 October 1897.