Local elections were held in the United Kingdom in 1984. There was a slight reversal in the Conservative government's fortunes, but the party remained ahead. The projected share of the vote was Conservatives 38%, Labour 37%, Liberal-SDP Alliance 21%.

Labour gained 88 seats, bringing their number of councillors to 8,870.

The Conservatives lost 164 seats, leaving them with 10,393 councillors.

The Liberal Party gained 160 seats and finished with 2,331 councillors.