Labour Party (UK) Labour Party (UK) Elections to Sheffield City Council were held on 5 May 1988.

One third of the council was up for election.

This result had the following consequences for the total number of seats on the Council after the elections: Sid Cordle was a sitting councillor for Ecclesall ward Phyllis Smith was a sitting councillor for Heeley ward Jimmy Boyce was a sitting councillor for Burngreave ward Alf Meade was a sitting councillor for Hillsborough ward