Elections to Durham County Council were held on in April 1955.
The Labour party maintained their dominance, although their presence was reduced from 77 to 74 of the councils 88 councillors.
All 29 Alderman remained Labour.
This table summarises the result of the elections in all wards.
Councillors are listed first, then aldermen, meaning that "74 + 29" means 74 Councillors and 29 Aldermen.