Before (end of 1996)
Not known.
After (end of 1997)
Not known.
Ward results
Hadleigh1 seat
| R. Williams | Conservative | 3,043 ✓ |
| R. English | Labour | 2,070 |
| M. Baker | Liberal Democrats | 1,648 |
Thundersley1 seat
| W. Dick | Conservative | 3,323 ✓ |
| G Shearwood | Labour | 2,708 |
| T Pile | Liberal Democrats | 1,206 |