Elections to Manchester City Council were held on Friday, 1 November 1947. 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 lost overall control of the council. 
Ward results.
Ardwick.
 
Beswick.
 
Blackley.
 
Bradford.
 
Cheetham.
 
Chorlton-cum-Hardy.
 
Collegiate Church.
 
Crumpsall.
 
 
Didsbury.
 
 
Gorton North.
 
Gorton South.
 
Harpurhey.
 
Levenshulme.
 
Longsight.
 
Medlock Street.
 
 
Miles Platting.
 
Moss Side East.
 
Moss Side West.
 
Moston.
 
 
New Cross.
 
Newton Heath.
 
Openshaw.
 
Rusholme.
 
St. Clement's.
 
St. George's.
 
St. John's.
 
St. Luke's.
 
St Mark's.
 
St. Michael's.
 
Withington.
 
Wythenshawe.