1998 Birmingham City Council election

The 1998 Birmingham City Council election took place on 7 May 1998 to elect members of Birmingham City Council in the West Midlands, England. One third of the council was up for election and the Labour Party kept overall control of the council.[1]

1998 Birmingham City Council election

← 1996 7 May 1998 1999 →
  First party Second party Third party
 
Party Labour Conservative Liberal Democrats
Seats won 83 17 16
Seat change Decrease3 Increase3 Decrease1

Council control before election

Labour

Council control after election

Labour

Result

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Birmingham Local Election Result 1998[1]
Party Seats Gains Losses Net gain/loss Seats % Votes % Votes +/−
  Labour 26  3 66.7
  Conservative 7  3 17.9
  Liberal Democrats 5  1 12.8
  Others 1  1 2.6

References

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  1. ^ a b "Local Elections results". The Times. 9 May 1998. p. 46.