South Tyneside Council election, 1998

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Elections to South Tyneside 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

South Tyneside Local Election Result 1998
Party Seats Gains Losses Net Gain/Loss Seats % Votes % Votes +/-
  Labour 18 -1 85.7
  Liberal Democrat 2 0 9.5
  Others 1 +1 4.8


Preceded by
South Tyneside Council election 1996
South Tyneside local elections Succeeded by
South Tyneside Council election 1999