Portsmouth Council election, 1998

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Elections to Portsmouth Council were held on 7 May 1998. One third of the council was up for election and the Labour party stayed in overall control of the council.

After the election, the composition of the council was

[edit] Election result

Portsmouth Local Election Result 1998
Party Seats Gains Losses Net Gain/Loss Seats % Votes % Votes +/-
  Labour 7 0 53.8
  Conservative 3 +2 23.1
  Liberal Democrat 3 -2 23.1

[edit] References

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


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