Before (end of 1995)
Not known.
After (end of 1996)
Not known.
Ward results
Cadishead1 seat
| M. McDermott | Labour | 1,273 ✓ |
| P. Brown | Liberal Democrats | 254 |
Pendleton1 seat
| J. Holt | Labour | 1,446 ✓ |
| J. Gash | Conservative | 139 |
| J. Whittingham | Liberal Democrats | 126 |
Walkden North1 seat
| Barlow D. | Labour | 1,825 ✓ |
| J Evans | Conservative | 223 |
| L. Revell | Liberal Democrats | 159 |