Wigan Council election, 1998

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Elections to Wigan Council were held on 7th May, 1998. One third of the council was up for election and the Labour party kept overall control of the council. Overall turnout was 17.4%.

After the election, the composition of the council was

[edit] Election result

Wigan Local Election Result 1998
Party Seats Gains Losses Net Gain/Loss Seats % Votes % Votes +/-
  Labour 24 +1 100.0
  Liberal Democrat 0 -1 0

[edit] References

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


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