Craven Council election, 1998

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Elections to Craven Council were held on 7 May 1998. One third of the council was up for election and the Liberal Democrat party lost overall control of the council to no overall control.

After the election, the composition of the council was

[edit] Election result

Craven Local Election Result 1998
Party Seats Gains Losses Net Gain/Loss Seats % Votes % Votes +/-
  Conservative 8 +5 61.5
  Liberal Democrat 3 -5 23.1
  Independent 2 +1 15.4
  Labour 0 -1 0

[edit] References

  • "Council poll results", The Guardian 9 May 1998 page 16


Preceded by
Craven Council election 1996
Craven local elections Succeeded by
Craven Council election 1999