Elections to Liverpool City Council were held on Monday 1 November 1880. One third of the council seats were up for election, the term of office of each councillor being three years.
After the election, the composition of the council was:
* - Retiring Councillor seeking re-election
At the meeting of the council on 9 November 1880, the terms of office of eight alderman expired. The following eight were elected as Aldermen by the council (Aldermen and Councillors) on 9 November 1880 for a term of six years.
* - re-elected aldermen.
Caused by the death of Councillor William Crossfield (Liberal, Castle Street, elected 1 November 1878),
which was reported to the Council meeting on 2 March 1881.
Caused by the result of the election for the St. Paul's ward on 1 November 1879 being declared void under the Corrupt Practices (Municipal Elections) Act, 1872. Andrew Patterson, the Agent for George Curzon Dobell (Conservative), was found to have given 5 shillings to Catherine Tallon in order to induce her to vote for George Curzon Dobell.
Caused by the result of the election for the Lime Street ward on 1 November 1879 being declared void under the Corrupt Practices (Municipal Elections) Act, 1872. Edward Dobson, the Agent for James Alexander Forrest (Conservative), was found to have given a pair of gloves to Martha Wilson in order to induce her to vote for James Alexander Forrest.
Caused by the resignation of Councillor Lieutenant-Colonel Richard Fell Steble (Conservative, North Toxteth, elected 1 November 1878).