1998 Birmingham City Council election
7 May 1998
  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

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]

Result

Birmingham Local Election Result 1998[1]
Party Seats Gains Losses Net gain/loss Seats % Votes % Votes +/−
  Labour 26 Decrease3 66.7
  Conservative 7 Increase3 17.9
  Liberal Democrats 5 Decrease1 12.8
  Others 1 Increase1 2.6

References

  1. 1 2 "Local Elections results". The Times. 9 May 1998. p. 46.
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