After the election, the composition of the council was: Note that due to the large number of uncontested seats, these statistics should be taken in context.

[8] [19] Caused by the death of Robert Durning Holt (Liberal, Exchange, elected 1 November 1907)[20] on 10 December 1908.

[21] The resignation of Councillor Horace Muspratt (Party?, St. Peter's, elected 15 April 1908)[22] was reported to the Council on 2 June 1909.

[23] [24] Caused by the death of Councillor Robert Henry Bullen (Liberal, Granby, elected 1 November 1907).

[25] [26] [14] This by-election was notable in that Eleanor Rathbone was the first woman elected to Liverpool City Council.