1953 Manchester City Council election

Elections to Manchester City Council were held on Thursday, 7 May 1953. One third of the councillors seats were up for election, with each successful candidate to serve a three-year term of office. The Labour Party gained overall control of the council from no overall control.

Ward results

Burnage

Harpurhey

New Cross

St. Luke's

By-elections between 1953 and 1954

Moss Side East, 2 July 1953

Caused by the election as an alderman of Councillor John Edward Pheasey on 29 April 1953 following the death on 18 April 1953 of Alderman Harold White.