Elections to

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were held on 3 May 1996, with one third of the council up for election. The election resulted in Labour retaining control of the council.

Election result

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Ward results

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By-elections between 1996 and 1998

References

{{United Kingdom local elections, 1996 1996 English local elections

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1990s in South Yorkshire