Preston Council election, 1998

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

After the election, the composition of the council was

[edit] Election result

Preston Local Election Result 1998
Party Seats Gains Losses Net Gain/Loss Seats % Votes % Votes +/-
  Labour 8 -2 42.1
  Liberal Democrat 5 +1 26.3
  Conservative 5 0 26.3
  Independent 1 +1 5.3

[edit] References

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


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