1950 Manchester City Council election
Elections to Manchester City Council were held on Thursday, 11 May 1950. One third of the councillors seats were up for election, with each successful candidate to serve a three-year term of office. Extensive ward boundary changes came into effect at this election, however, the number of councillors was retained and displaced members were allocated to newly created wards for the remainder of their terms.
The Conservative Party retained overall control of the council.
Ward results
Burnage
Harpurhey
New Cross
St. Luke's
Aldermanic elections
Aldermanic election, 26 July 1950
Caused by the death on 14 July 1950 of Alderman Stanley Hitchbun.In his place, Councillor Herbert Lomax was elected as an alderman by the council on 29 April 1953.
Aldermanic elections, 3 January 1951
Caused by the death on 2 December 1950 of Alderman T. H. Adams.In his place, Councillor J. E. Fitzsimons was elected as an alderman by the council on 3 January 1951.
Caused by the death on 20 December 1950 of Alderman George Frank Titt.
In his place, Councillor Harold Bentley was elected as an alderman by the council on 3 January 1951.
Aldermanic elections, 7 February 1951
Caused by the death on 26 December 1950 of Alderman H. M. Emery.In his place, Councillor R. S. Harper was elected as an alderman by the council on 7 February 1951 1951.
Caused by the death on 3 January 1951 of Alderman Samuel Fitton.
In his place, Councillor Leslie Lever M.P. was elected as an alderman by the council on 7 February 1951.